What did you do for Memorial Day?
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I went to the local VFW - then went to a local cemetery and took down the flags on the veterans graves.\n\nNext Memorial day I will be putting those flags back up.
169937
My husband is deployed, so I am my own Valentine.  I did what I wanted, bought myself a gift, ate the dinner I wanted, and pampered myself.  It was nice and I didn't feel to sorry for myself.  Works for all major holidays.
1063300
I would spend as much time with my family and friends (in that order) as I could.  I would take a lot of day trips with my family.  Make sure my dog would be loved and cared for when I was gone.   Make sure all my death details (cremation, disposal of ashes, funeral, bills, etc) were taken care of so my family would not have to worry about it.  I would sell my car and give the money to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.  I would make sure I told everyone I love that I do love them.  I would draw a lot of pictures, do a lot of crafts and write a lot of poems for my family to remember me by.  I would make certain that my ashes were late for the funeral so I can say in the afterlife that I really was late for my own funeral (after being on time for everything else) (yes I really do intend to do that).  I would have a really big party with all of my friends and family.  When the day came, I would have my family (including the dog) around, remember the good times, and leave this life in comfortable familiar surroundings at home, surrounded by those I love most.
213463
We celebrate Independence day here by having a barbecue and then at night we light fire works...or we go to a fireworks show...the concert thing sounds cool...your 360 page is so cool by the way...love it
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We had just stood in formation for 45 minutes during a ceremony to name a permanent regimental commander and command sergeant major.  I had a lot of water before the formation and I really had to go.  \n\nAfter we were dismissed my buddy and I went to the PX to go get some lunch, so we ordered our food, dropped it at a table, and both rushed to the latrine.  There were 3 stalls and 2 urinals.\n\nMy buddy was ahead of me and he went into the far stall.  I went to the urinal, but some really old guy went to the second stall.\n\nWell the old guy had some sort of problem and made some thunderous sounds on the toilet, to which my buddy remarked "Good Lord you have got some cannon fire over there," thinking that it was me next to him in the middle stall.\n\nI didn't know what he was talking about at first, but then I guess the smell got to him and he said "Oh my God, dude, you reak!  I think I am going to be sick."\n\nThe old guy then let loose with some thunder and there was a lot of plopping.  At that point I was laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe, even though I wanted to tell him it wasn't me.\n\nSo he flushed the toilet at about the same time as the old guy and they both exited the stall at the same time.  The regimental commander was the old guy.
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I thought about all those who gave their lives for us in the past so that we are able to enjoy a Memorial Day weekend.
370142
Go to the Dawn Service in your area, then watch the parade and observe one minute's silence. After the parade, go to the local pub and have a beer and a game of 2-up. \n\nThe mood of the day starts as a sombre commemoration of those who gave their lives as well as survivors of our armed services who are scarred by their participation. After the formal services, it is more about celebrating our way of life.....a few beers and a game of 2-up at the pub.
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You are to wear white in the summer so that is AFTER Memorial Day and you stop on Labor Day.\n\nOtherwise you need to wear OFF white or Winter White.
87131
Memorial Day is in celebration of all people who have passed away. Veterens Day is a time to remember the men and women who served their country in the armed forces.
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OK, here you go: Veterans' Day.  Happy now? I did it .
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Well, when my hubby was in Iraq, I spent alot of time with family and friends. I made it a rule to get up, get dressed and out of the house before noon. Made me feel better too.\n\nJust keep yourself busy. If you don't have a job, get one.
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To all the veterans and to those serving America now, I thank you for your sacrifice, for your courage, and for your willingness to do whatever your country asked of you.  And to the families I honor you too for your sacrifice was also great.  God bless our veterans, our service men and women and their families.  God bless America!
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Memorial Day started in the 1860's in various towns as a day to remember and honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War. It was originally called Dedication Day. In 1868, the first official military proclamation of the day was given, and flowers were put at the graves at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to recognize Memorial Day as a holiday was New York in 1873. Eventually all the Northern states adopted it in the late 1800s, while the the Southern states had other days for honoring Confederate war dead. In 1971, Congress set the official date of Memorial Day to be the last Monday in May.\n\nVeterans Day, which is celebrated November 11 of each year, is set aside to honor all veterans, both living and dead. It  was first called Armistice Day, to celebrate the day when WWI was ended with the signing of an armistice on November 11, 1918. After WWII, the holiday changed to honor all veterans rather than remember the peace and the sacrifice of  those in the first world war. In 1954, the president changed it to Veterans Day to honor all servicemen and servicewomen. Many other countries, which also participated in WWI also celebrate a day honoring those who served in the military (living or dead) on November 11.\n\nIn short, Memorial Day -- an American holiday established for the honoring of the war dead. Veterans Day - a holiday celebrated in many countries for honoring veterans, living and dead.
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With a moment of silence and think about what might have been had he been allowed to live.  Then commit yourself to doing something worthwhile for your fellow man tomorrow on Thanksgiving instead of just feeding your face.  If you live in a town with a military base, it can be something as simple as having a serviceman share your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Turn on Macy's Day Parade\nCooking and baking\neat, eat, eat\nFootball~~~~~~GOOOOOOOOOO COWBOYS
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Do what you think is best to reslove the situation,.... any questions, soldier?
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As a naturalized US citizen and wife of a veteran, I say NO.  Each of these holidays mean the world to us - you missed one--Flag Day (yesterday), Washington's Birthday (I don't call it President's day - as there should be a day to honor our first President).  For each of these holidays we celebrate it in family, the US Flags are everywhere, house is decorated. And before the meal, a prayer is said to honor all who for our freedom paid the ultimate price.  We go to our small town parade.  Dress in red-white-blue.  When we have been overseas on Memorial Day or Veteran's DAy, we have always made it a point to visit a National Cemetary.  Our son died (not in a conflict but in an auto accident) we always have red-white-blue flowers and flags on his grave....\n\nSo, no, these days are very special to us.  And as a naturalized citizen, they have come to mean what America is to me.\n\nDid you fly your flags yesterday??  Our towns had them all over the place!