I didn't see a thread for Memorial Day this year.
Mrs. Merkt and I have commented together over the years about the widespread misunderstanding about the basis for Memorial Day. Or Decoration Day, as it was sometimes called when I was a youngster up until into the 1960's some time.
The misunderstanding is, many people think it's a veteran's day equivalent. Yes, it's about some veterans, but only those who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Another misapprehension is that somehow it's a day to remember anybody who has died. I guess that's okay if it causes a person to have good memories of people departed.
Memorial Day is one of two weekends when we never venture forth. The other of these two holiday weekends is Labor Day. We are happy to celebrate at home. I will put my big US flag out but not many will see it from out along the road. We are set back some and there isn't much traffic.
Mrs. Merkt and I have commented together over the years about the widespread misunderstanding about the basis for Memorial Day. Or Decoration Day, as it was sometimes called when I was a youngster up until into the 1960's some time.
The misunderstanding is, many people think it's a veteran's day equivalent. Yes, it's about some veterans, but only those who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Another misapprehension is that somehow it's a day to remember anybody who has died. I guess that's okay if it causes a person to have good memories of people departed.
Memorial Day is one of two weekends when we never venture forth. The other of these two holiday weekends is Labor Day. We are happy to celebrate at home. I will put my big US flag out but not many will see it from out along the road. We are set back some and there isn't much traffic.