Top Ten Things Not to Do on Memorial Day

May 28, 2018 · by John W. Howell · in top ten things not to do · 46 Comments

There is only one thing not to do on Memorial Day, but it can be repeated ten times.

Do not forget to thank those who gave their lives so you can live yours.

Thank you, Grandfather.

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GP Cox · May 28, 2018 - 5:11 am ·

Can I add – stop saying ‘Happy’ in front of Memorial Day? My skin crawls when people say that.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 7:11 am ·
  
  You certainly can. I so agree with you, GP.
  
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  1. GP Cox · May 28, 2018 - 2:04 pm ·
    
    Appreciate the understanding.
    
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Jill Weatherholt · May 28, 2018 - 5:19 am ·

God bless those who gave their lives to keep our country safe. Lovely tribute, John.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · May 28, 2018 - 5:31 am ·

Very well said.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 7:09 am ·
  
  Thank you, Charles.
  
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raynotbradbury · May 28, 2018 - 6:19 am ·

💙💙💙👍

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 7:05 am ·
  
  Thank you, Ray.
  
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Teagan R. Geneviene · May 28, 2018 - 6:20 am ·

Gratitude for those who paid the ultimate price, and celebrating their lives with reverence and joy for the people they were.
Well done, John. Hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 7:05 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. Hugs.
  
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Dan Antion · May 28, 2018 - 6:32 am ·

Perfect! Nicely done, John.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 7:04 am ·
  
  Thank you, Dan
  
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John Fioravanti · May 28, 2018 - 7:02 am ·

Well said, good sir.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 7:04 am ·
  
  Thank you, John.
  
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noelleg44 · May 28, 2018 - 7:21 am ·

Brought some tears, John. A real tribute.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 2:38 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Noelle. Just how I feel.
  
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Debbie · May 28, 2018 - 9:59 am ·

AMEN, John!!!

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 2:36 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Debbie.
  
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D.L Finn, Author · May 28, 2018 - 10:47 am ·

Powerful message and picture John.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 2:35 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Denise.
  
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Teri Polen · May 28, 2018 - 12:39 pm ·

Well said, John.

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1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 2:31 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teri.
  
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Baydreamer · May 29, 2018 - 9:39 am ·

Lovely, John, and well said. It’s a 3-day weekend, but I often wonder how many stop to think of its true purpose…

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1. John W. Howell · May 29, 2018 - 12:52 pm ·
  
  Very few unless they have been touched by the loss of a loved one.
  
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  1. Baydreamer · May 29, 2018 - 1:16 pm ·
    
    We haven’t lost a loved one, but both of our fathers served, and we do honor those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. ❤️
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 29, 2018 - 4:49 pm ·
      
      Good for you. My whole family have been in the service. The headstone pictured is my grandfather who is buried in Arlington Cemetery.
      
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    2. Baydreamer · May 30, 2018 - 9:50 am ·
      
      A beautiful tribute, John…
      
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    3. John W. Howell · May 30, 2018 - 11:58 am ·
      
      Thak you, lauren.
      
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Doggedly Yours · May 29, 2018 - 10:37 am ·

Duty honor and country!

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rijanjks · May 29, 2018 - 12:17 pm ·

Fantastic post, John!

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1. John W. Howell · May 29, 2018 - 12:49 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan.
  
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Billy Ray Chitwood · May 29, 2018 - 2:49 pm ·

Likewise to all above! ♥

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1. John W. Howell · May 29, 2018 - 4:51 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Billy Ray.
  
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sorryless · May 29, 2018 - 6:27 pm ·

Sorry I missed this on Monday. I did make it a point to thank every veteran I came across yesterday, though.

Wonderful ‘list’ as to what truly matters, John!

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1. John W. Howell · May 30, 2018 - 7:14 am ·
  
  Good for you on the thanks. 😀
  
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  1. sorryless · May 30, 2018 - 10:45 am ·
    
    You know it. 😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 30, 2018 - 11:55 am ·
      
      🙂
      
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Gwen Plano · May 30, 2018 - 4:00 am ·

Beautiful, John. Thank you for this respectful reminder of all who gave and give so much.

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1. John W. Howell · May 30, 2018 - 7:05 am ·
  
  Thank you for the lovely comment, Gwen. 🙂
  
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Hugh's Views and News · May 30, 2018 - 10:19 am ·

Straight to the point, John. Thank you for reminding us to remember. We will never forget.

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1. John W. Howell · May 30, 2018 - 11:56 am ·
  
  Thank you, Hugh.
  
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circadianreflections · May 31, 2018 - 5:48 pm ·

Here, Here!! Nicely said John.

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1. John W. Howell · May 31, 2018 - 7:41 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah.
  
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robbiesinspiration · June 1, 2018 - 11:58 am ·

This is lovely, John. Well done.

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1. John W. Howell · June 1, 2018 - 2:11 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Robbie.
  
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