Memorial/Rememberance Day

[Magicman]

 

 
Some gave all. 

[sandhills]

Says it all, thank you Lynn.

[samandothers]

Amen!  I am thankful. 

[red]

Indy 500 green flag . . race has begun. They were expecting 300,000 people.

[CHARLIE]

So many need to learn that Memorial Day isn't a Holiday but a day of remembering those that died for our freedom.  I believe they would want us to enjoy our day as we remembered them. They will never be forgotten.

[red]

Memorial Day was originally Decoration .  Veterans Day was originally Armistice Day .

[Magicman]

The "original" origin of Memorial Day is kinda lost in history but there are many different stories and claims, none of which really matter:  LINK


 
The fact that does matter is that it is a day set aside to honor our Fallen Heroes that gave their lives defending our Country and our Freedom. 

[derhntr]

Thank you all to our fighting men and women both past and present.

Brian Johansen SFC US ARMY (ret)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkkIUsV36f4

[Chuck White]

Great Video, brings a tear to this ole Dad's eyes!   ;)

[Magicman]

Just curious, why the difference in the rank insignia compared to what is normally worn?

[derhntr]

MM,
It is Civil War era rank style used for that style dress uniforms. The cadets at westpoint still wear that style as well.

[Magicman]

I saw that it was more ornate, but I could not find the insignia.  Thank You.