No cards today. Just a reminder that thanking a veteran today is not the best thing to do. Albeit they'll always deserve being thanked, just not on this day. Today is the day to remember those BRAVE soldiers, sailors, and airmen who NEVER had the chance to become a veteran. They are the ones (and their families) who GAVE ALL. Many if not most veterans are or can be touchy today because they lost friends, brothers and sisters who didn't make it home often right in front of their very eyes. More somber than happy.
There are lots of ways to honor the fallen who gave everything so we could play with our baseball cards. Yes, I do have those Camo cards or a few sitting in my holi-date binder but I decided not to use them today.
You can fly your flag or wear a pin or hat. A common tradition on this day is to put flags on veteran grave sites at cemeteries. Many people have a cookout, but please if you do so remember those who didn't make it home..... they are why we can do what we do. BBQ does sound really good.
Thank you
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ReplyDeleteThank You for reminding all of the true meaning of this day. We should take a moment to reflect.
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder of the reason for the day. It has a tendency to be confused with other military holidays. Remember the fallen.
ReplyDeleteGood lesson with very important information.
ReplyDeleteAlways remember and be grateful
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