Top Ten Things Not to Do on Memorial Day

 

 

Memorial Day

As I have written on past Memorial Days all ten things not to do on this day are the same. Do not fail to remember those who gave their lives to keep us free.

I hope you have a peaceful Memorial Day.

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  1. Gwen Plano · ·

    They fought for the best of intentions, following their officer’s command and doing what needed to be done. Your post is perfect, John. We cannot forget…

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    1. Thank you, Gwen.

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  2. I’ve always thought Walt Whitman’s “Dirge for Two Veterans one of the best poems for this day. It’s honest and dignified: qualities we need to reclaim as we honor those who sacrificed for us.

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    1. Wonderful poem. Thanks, Linda.

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  3. Good one. Though, I’m seeing more people mix it up with Veterans Day this year. Always awkward to see.

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    1. One group is still with us and the other has gone. Hard to mix up.

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      1. Yeah. I think some people just hear ‘military’ and don’t go further.

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  4. Lovely thought, John. Have a good day.

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    1. Thank you , Robbie. You as well.

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  5. Memorial Day? I just tried to comment on your ten things about New Year’s post. The comments seemed to be closed. I reckon I’m runnin’ late this year.

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    1. Hmmm. I wonder if WP closes them cause I don’t. Better late than never I say. 😀

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  6. Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
    Good advice from John.

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    1. Thank you for the share, Suzanne.

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  7. There need not be nine others…

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    1. I know right?

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  8. Perfect, John, perfect.

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    1. Thank you, Dan

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  9. Wishing you and the Producer a wonderful and peaceful holiday, John.

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    1. And to yu and Derrick, Jill.

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  10. Right back atcha, John! Enjoy the day off and honor the sacrifices.

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    1. Thankyou, Debbie. You as well.

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  11. Thank you, John! Enjoy the day!

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    1. You as well, Jan

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  12. Ron Yates · ·

    Simple and to the point, John. We must not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy and too often take for granted.

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    1. Thank you, Ron.

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  13. Perfect ‘list’ John.

    Happy Memorial Day to you and your lovely bride, and the kids of course.

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    1. Thank you Marc. peace to you and yours as well.

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  14. Well said, John! Never forget!1

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  15. Perfect, John. I hope it’s been a peaceful day for you and your family (including the four-legged members ;)).

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    1. Yes it has been, Thank you, Marie. I hope you had the same.

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  16. Thank you, John.

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  17. I was working so it was anything but peaceful, John, but it was profitable, so that’s all that matters.
    But the significance of the day wasn’t lost on me so that’s really all that matters, isn’t it?

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    1. So true, Hook. That’s all that matters.

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