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Memorial Day wishes

So, how IS fried CAB - can't say's I've ever had it.
 
Mickey Richaud said:
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Happy Memorial Day, anyway!

This brings up an interesting question. Our neighbor wished me a "Happy Memorial Day" yesterday, and I appreciate that, but considering what Memorial Day is all about, "Happy" doesn't seem like the right word. "Happy" works great for New Years, Father's Day, Birthday, etc.

I've been trying to come up with an appropriate word, but I need suggestions. Anyone?
 
John Turney said:
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This brings up an interesting question. Our neighbor wished me a "Happy Memorial Day" yesterday, and I appreciate that, but considering what Memorial Day is all about, "Happy" doesn't seem like the right word. "Happy" works great for New Years, Father's Day, Birthday, etc.

I've been trying to come up with an appropriate word, but I need suggestions. Anyone?

John - my sentiments exactly. And it's why I put that link in my first post above.

https://www.usmemorialday.org/act.html

What I do when wished Happy Memorial Day, is say "have a great weekend - and remember what Memorial Day is really about"

That usually at least gets people thinking - and with luck they'll ask what I mean by that.

The whole "3 day weekend party" for everything is pretty sad for some things. At least we can try to encourage folks to find out why it happens in the first place. I know some folks (me included) are concerned that a "9/11 Day" will just turn into another 3 day weekend - and the meaning of that tragedy will disappear.

Thanks for bringing this up.

Tom
 
My POW-MIA flag was hung Friday afternoon, taken down yesterday AM. Friends' names are carved in that damned wall in D.C... I ain't forgot what the "holiday" commemorates and will remind anyone who makes the mistake of misrepresenting it what the real meaning is.
 
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