Honoring Memorial Day - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Howard · 05-26-2008, 09:04 AM

I would like to take a moment to bow my head to the brothers and sisters who served and gave their life. To my fellow brothers and sisters who have served, and are still serving.

Before you enjoy your day, or light that BBQ, thank a vet for your ability to do so.

"For those who fought for it - freedom has a taste the protected will never know." - Unknown soldier

koosie · 05-26-2008, 12:39 PM

I suppose our equivalent of this day is Rememberence day held on the 11th of November, the day the guns fell silent on the western front in 1918.

I always thought it was a good day to have it because having to stand there in the cold and drizzle really wasn't a big deal in comparison to what these people all around had lived through. Bit hard on the older folks really, making them stand there, looking at it now but I suppose it's not likely to be at the forefront of their minds, they'll be thinking about those who never will grow old.

Lynnie · 05-26-2008, 04:15 PM

I hope everyone had a good and safe Memorial Day and enjoyed their get-togethers and barbecues and ...ooooh, did someone say barbecue?? Oh my.... chicken legs..... ribs..... shish-ka-bobs..... barbecue sauce....

Eh hem... sorry, lost my track of thought there for a second. Uhm, anyway, I worked all day. Blech. But it's money in the bank so I can't complain too much.

We actually celebrate Nov 11 here in the US too.

We just know it by a different name- Veteran's Day. The biggest difference I think between the two is that Memorial Day is to remember those who have fallen defending our country, while Veteran's Day is to honor both fallen and still living. Here's the history of the holiday for anyone interested.

I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free!
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me!

Medikor · 05-26-2008, 05:00 PM

It's always a pleasure and an honor to pay tribute to those fought the good fight so we can have what we have today. May we never forget.

Sparky · 05-26-2008, 05:41 PM

(Threads for holidays can go in the Birthdays and Salutations section, btw, and yes this is a holiday)

Partymember · 05-26-2008, 05:48 PM

i went to a BBQ with some vets today. crazy guys

had a good chat. Always thankful to the soldiers keeping these shores safe.

WiltsAKGirl17 · 05-26-2008, 10:21 PM

Sadly, I didn't do anything for Memorial Day. I feel bad, especially since I have two friends in the service (Air Force and Navy, respectively). In my own defense, I was working all day-- I didn't have time for BBQs and other assorted Memorial Day activities.

In memory of those who served ~ we won't forget you

05-26-2008, 09:04 AM	#1
Howard Desert Rat Only the best! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,356	Honoring Memorial Day I would like to take a moment to bow my head to the brothers and sisters who served and gave their life. To my fellow brothers and sisters who have served, and are still serving. Before you enjoy your day, or light that BBQ, thank a vet for your ability to do so. "For those who fought for it - freedom has a taste the protected will never know." - Unknown soldier

05-26-2008, 12:39 PM	#2
koosie Moon-Calf It was just imagination Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Britain Posts: 695	I suppose our equivalent of this day is Rememberence day held on the 11th of November, the day the guns fell silent on the western front in 1918. I always thought it was a good day to have it because having to stand there in the cold and drizzle really wasn't a big deal in comparison to what these people all around had lived through. Bit hard on the older folks really, making them stand there, looking at it now but I suppose it's not likely to be at the forefront of their minds, they'll be thinking about those who never will grow old. __________________ Aw....Snicket

05-26-2008, 04:15 PM	#3
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	I hope everyone had a good and safe Memorial Day and enjoyed their get-togethers and barbecues and ...ooooh, did someone say barbecue?? Oh my.... chicken legs..... ribs..... shish-ka-bobs..... barbecue sauce.... Eh hem... sorry, lost my track of thought there for a second. Uhm, anyway, I worked all day. Blech. But it's money in the bank so I can't complain too much. We actually celebrate Nov 11 here in the US too. We just know it by a different name- Veteran's Day. The biggest difference I think between the two is that Memorial Day is to remember those who have fallen defending our country, while Veteran's Day is to honor both fallen and still living. Here's the history of the holiday for anyone interested. I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free! And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me! __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave Last edited by Lynnie; 05-26-2008 at 07:22 PM. Reason: And of course, much gratitude to the men and women who fell defending their country!

05-26-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	It's always a pleasure and an honor to pay tribute to those fought the good fight so we can have what we have today. May we never forget. __________________

05-26-2008, 05:41 PM	#5
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,710	(Threads for holidays can go in the Birthdays and Salutations section, btw, and yes this is a holiday) __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

05-26-2008, 05:48 PM	#6
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	i went to a BBQ with some vets today. crazy guys had a good chat. Always thankful to the soldiers keeping these shores safe. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

05-26-2008, 10:21 PM	#7
WiltsAKGirl17 Dorkfish Now all I need are dance fans and I can go to Cama'i! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bush Alaska, USA Posts: 583	Sadly, I didn't do anything for Memorial Day. I feel bad, especially since I have two friends in the service (Air Force and Navy, respectively). In my own defense, I was working all day-- I didn't have time for BBQs and other assorted Memorial Day activities. In memory of those who served ~ we won't forget you __________________ Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great. ~ Ratatouille