I live in rural Iowa. A town not far from us has a Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery, where they read the names of all the veterans, dating back to the Civil War, interred there. Very touching and patriotic. *NM*

Well said, Jim. My parents always called it Decoration Day. *NM*

Thanks for the lecture--but you missed something.

Sorry you took it as a lecture, You are right Terry, you were a LEO, and I was a Soldier, we both took pride in our chosen professions and served proudly. Thanks for your service. Every year I see people saying Happy Memorial Day! online and it is upsetting to me that
As a Veteran(U.S. Navy-1956/1960), AND a retired Correctional Officer(20 years "active", plus 5 year "buyout", as I was 65 that year, I thank you! "All gave some, some gave ALL." *NM*
Amen, Terry. *NM*
Largely true, Terry, but you also missed something.

I come from SW Minnesota. They do the same remembrance going back to WWI. *NM*

Always a sad day to me. Vietnam Vet 66-67 U.S. Air Force 65-69. Lost friends and Brother-in-Law (Purple Heart). *NM*

Where were you stationed over there?? *NM*
- F-4 Aircraft Electrician. Udon Thani, Udorn Air Base, Thailand. *NM*
  - I worked many years with a guy who I believe was stationed at the same field, servicing B52s, but I'm pretty sure he was there later than you. I spent 2 1/2 years in Danang, USN *NM*

Re: Enjoy your Memorial Weekend, but always remember it is more than cook outs, store sales promotions, and welcoming the beginning of summer...

You lost me with your comment "your political BS" verbiage. *NM*
- Jason, you're very good at criticizing folks AND you never post a build. Maybe if you spent time--constructive time--building some AND POSTED them, this site would benefit. *NM*
  - I don't criticize folks that often,AND Idon't havea way to upload photos ( I now have a cellphone camera...
  - Hmmm... that self-righteous verbiage smel-oops, I mean sounds familiar...izzat you Ken ? *NM*
    - ha ha... *NM*

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