Is Veterans Day less important?
917296
There would not be a MLK day without Veterans. Veterans day and memorial day are taking for granted!!!
720353
for me it's Memorial Day. yeah the 4th is big for remembering our independence but Memorial Day is to remember everyone lost in all the wars.
776277
Of course not.  It's Veteran's Day.  And what better way to pay respect to our veteran soldiers than to suspend the delivery of mail.
20319
No.  It's a federal holiday.
1176448
Probably not...especially since the present administration encourages the outsourcing of American jobs overseas. \n\nI just saw "Golddiggers of 1933," a rather fun romp of a musical set during the depression. And, I was stunned because the very last song was "Forgotten Men"...a song about all the soldiers who had done their patriotic duty during World War I, only to come home and find that the country had no jobs for them...and now that they had paid with eyes and limbs and what not for their country, their country didn't really care to remember them. It is a powerful anti-war statement and a powerful statement to remember the vets. If you can't make it through the whole movie, then at least try to see the final section featuring "Forgotten Men". \n\nNo veteran should ever be left homeless or hopeless.
625968
Are you sure you don't mean memorial day that's coming up soon. I thought labor day was just a day off for laborers (people who work) while memorial day is a day to remember those we have lost.
815318
We don't have veterans day in England,but we do have Armistice Day or Remembrance Day .This is November 11th when we remember our fallen heroes,from both world wars and every conflict since.We all wear poppies as I'm sure you know.The Russians have Victory Day on March 9th to celebrate victory over the nazis and remember their heroes. P.S.\nHave just been informed that the Inaugural Veterans Day was on June 27th 2006.So yes we do have Veterans Day.
714521
No you don't have to be a veteran yourself.  I think it's a very noble gesture on your part and have high respect for your attitude.
991321
Nope. A veteran is someone who's served his nation in a military service. More than a reward, or thank you, it's also acknowledging that a vet is somone who's demonstrated that he's willing to put the good of his community before his own good, or safety. And is able to work as part of a group, rather than an individual doing his "9 to 5 gig"   Non-vets may have the same attributes, but have simply not proven this part of their personality yet.
1076055
i dont think any of them are important.  i think we should appreciate our parents every day and let them know we love them, not have only one speacial day for them.  every day should be special.  we shouldnt neglect the other 364 days.
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.
892184
i dont think so.....its not like they do anything very important....
1129004
Yes, I feel that only people that served in the Military should get the day off. It was passed as appreciation of veterans anyway.
456801
Relevant to, but not necessary for.
867327
It all depends on what you really want them to see. Take into consideration that they most likely don't want to be reminded of the wars and fighting that they had to go through. There are several documentaries out there that honor veterans very well but they might not like being reminded of the hell they had to go through. Your heart is in the right place and god bless you for that. Your best bet to honor them is to just keep a US flag in the home and tell them thank you for all they have done for us.\nHope this helps and bless you for haveing a big heart with veterans.
45094
As far as American Independence Day, I think that most of us connect to the importance of the day more significantly than other American historical holidays (President's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day).  Our traditional fireworks are to many of us a reminder of what our ancestors endured to bring all of us the freedoms we now enjoy.
818776
Yeah - I think Veteran's Day is the "new Thanksgiving" - we noticed sales on and right after Nov. 11th, Santa showing up at the mall, etc.  Greed