05-29-2012, 10:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Northeast coast, USA
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Originally Posted by PantyFanatic
"..... the living......"? My prospective has always been Decoration Day is when we reflect on our citizens that paid the ultimate price in the service of the country. Supposedly it's roots started with the decoration of solders graves with spring flowers after the American Civil War . A special time to recognize the living veterans was set at the end of WWI when the Armistice was signed on November 11th.  |
I think so too PF, of course I could be wrong..... Memorial Day we place flowers and hold ceremonies at the grave sites of those lost in battle. Veterans Day (Oct. 11?) we recognize those who served and returned home to a grateful nation. But then it doesn't hurt to say thank you to all who served on either or both holiday. Thank you from me to all our vets!! |