Tammy Bruce: Memorial Day is not a "Happy" Holiday

Memorial Day is not a "Happy" Holiday

American Cemetery near Omaha Beach in Normandy, France

A post by Maynard; bumped from last year

Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to our country. It's a time to pause and give thanks to those who paid the price for the freedoms that we too often take for granted.

Yes, recreations such as the Indianapolis 500 have become part of our Memorial Day tradition. But please don't forget the solemn nature of the occasion. One of my pet peeves is people who say "Happy Memorial Day", or retail stores that can't acknowledge Memorial Day except as occasion for another sale. No point in being a sourpuss about this inappropriate behavior, but please try not to propagate it.

Posted by Maynard · May 24, 2008 12:28 AM · Permalink
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The man who wrote the 2nd Ammendment said many times "freedom is not *free*!" Which is why he went around the 13 states telling folk that the people needed to have the same weapons as the government in order to protect themselves from the government. He later became our 3rd President.

Can anyone tell me the name of this American patriot.

BTW he was absolutely right. Freedom never has been free and never will be. It is bought and paid for with blood and lives!

an old exJarhed

Posted by: Rod at May 25, 2007 04:21 AM

Thomas Jefferson

Semper Fi

Posted by: gritster at May 25, 2007 04:55 AM

Hopefully, during the usual picnics and barbeques, those enjoying themselves will at least pause to reflect on, and honor, the brave souls who sacrificed all, and remember what they were fighting for.

And to ROD and GRITSTER: Thank-you, gentlemen, for your service to this great Country.

Posted by: Kimj7157 at May 25, 2007 07:34 AM

That Memorial Day is a time of remembrance, to thank the men and women of our armed services who have given their lives to keep us all free, was the subject of my letters of protest to several Senators earlier this week.
To think that the Senate Immigration Reform bill is even being debated at the start of Memorial day makes me furious.
Why did these fine protectors die? For an amnesty bill for illegals?

Posted by: localmalcontent at May 25, 2007 09:35 AM

I agree with you Tammy. It's sad to think that many people just see this day as another "holiday" and forget the true meaning.

Posted by: Rain at May 25, 2007 10:44 AM

Rod and Gritster, thank you both, but Jefferson did not write the Second Amendment. Jefferson had nothing to do with drafting the federal constitution and was an opponent of it, including actively pushing for Virginia to vote against ratification when he was governor. James Madison was the principal draftef of both the federal constitution's original text and the Bill of Rights.

Posted by: Dave J at May 25, 2007 04:11 PM

Right on target.

Only morons and thoughtless people (media especially) say "Happy Memorial Day." It makes my skin crawl. It's like saying "Have a happy funeral." To think that our brave have died to keep this country free, and to think of what has gone on in this country in the last 40 plus years.

Posted by: Steven at May 24, 2008 06:14 AM

My Husband is now serving in Iraq for his 4th time and our 10th deployment so far and still going!!! 16 years already!! My Dad was a Marine in Nam, and My Grandad was a marine in WWii!! OOOH RAA!!
You can beleive here in this household we know the sacrifice made for our country on a regular basis..as should we all!!
So this ( THANK YOU ) goes out to my Husband who has given his sweat and brawn and the willingness to lay down his life so that possibly his children wouldnt have to.. also this goes out to the Men and Women to the right and to the left of him that fight the good fight side of him.. and last but not least this goes out to the Men nand Women who came before and paved the way with their unrelentlessness and their lives so we could live in the Greatest Country in the World!! Thanks for keeping that Wolf away..... THANKYOU ALL AND SEMPER FI!!!!!

Posted by: proud at May 24, 2008 09:25 AM

We never forget in this household. Two military brats married to one another. My Dad (RIP) fought in WWII and was part of the D-Day invasion. My wife's Dad (RIP) AND Mom (still very much with us) both met in the Navy. One brother-in-law in the Navy and another retired from the Marines.

Freedom is not free. Memorial Day is a day to remember that, and also a good time to take advantage of some of those freedoms as well. So don't feel too guilty about firing up the BBQ.

Posted by: PeteRFNY at May 24, 2008 09:35 AM

My late Grandfather, Father, and Father-In-Law were all, in the same order WWI and WWII veterans. I will always remember their service and dedication on this day. RIP Victor V Kullman, Eugene C Butler, and Burnham Nephew. We love and miss you all.

Posted by: Rich B at May 24, 2008 10:22 AM

The way I see it, my fellow veterans gave their lives so that we could all have a "happy and safe" holiday weekend.

Though I do agree with you about "Happy Memorial Day".

It's perfectly fine for Saturday and Sunday to be about bbq's, picnics, baseball games, etc. but Monday should definitely be set aside for quiet reflection.

FYI...3pm Monday has been established as The National Moment of Remembrance

Pass it on... : )

The Ugly American
United States Navy Veteran

Posted by: The Ugly American at May 24, 2008 05:12 PM

For our heros

Dedicated to PFC Randall J. Gustafson
2/02/1947 -02/14/1968
Binh Duong, South VietNam

If God be the music
Let me stop to listen to the symphony

If life be a song
Let me sing it with my whole heart

If love be a tear
Let me sob with tears of joy and sorrow
For God has a special vial just for me.

If a soldier be the instrument of liberty
Let my voice ring out in honor to his memory

If a soldier sacrifices his life
Let it be for God, country and his fellow man
For no greater love can be given

If death be the dirge to awaken our souls
Let Christ be our peace and our hope

If memories be the key to my heart
Let them be cherished
For those who have fallen,
Know the memories are alive and well
And kept next to my vial of tears

If honor and duty be the trumpets of angels
Let it be heard as the battle cry of heroes
Shouting from the heavens
With some called home to sit at the right hand of God.

If courage be a soldiers heart beat
Let its rhythm give him strength
And life for one more day

If gratitude be a light to the soldiers path
Let it shine brightly on his face
And warm him while he is away

If a prayer be the path
Let it travel straight to you

LJ (GUSTAFSON) NEWLIN

Posted by: ljnewlin at May 26, 2008 09:52 PM

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