Top Ten Things Not to Do on Memorial Day

May 25, 2020 · by · in top ten things not to do · 43 Comments

 

 

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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43 comments

  1. Dale · ·

    Hope you take the day to relax and enjoy some fresh air

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Dale. We have much needed rain today so I think it’s going to be a bike ride and that’s about it. 😁

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      1. Dale · ·

        Our skies are looking rather grey so I’m thinking we might as well. We are due.

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        We had two inches last night. Supposed to get more today.

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      3. Dale · ·

        I’m sure the vegetation was just soaking it up!

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      4. John W. Howell · ·

        Yes. The new sod is out there singing.

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      5. Dale · ·

        Woot! The girls are gonna be happy!

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      6. John W. Howell · ·

        They will. Thanks, Dale.

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  2. Jill Weatherholt · ·

    Amen! ❤

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      😊. Thank you , Jill

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  3. Dan Antion · ·

    Relax and ponder.

    Thanks John.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Dan

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  4. GP Cox · ·

    True, so true.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, GP.

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  5. kethuprofumo · ·

    Happy Memorial Day, dear John! This is always a day of the National pride & unity! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      And rememberence. Thank you, Maria.

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      1. kethuprofumo · ·

        🙂

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  6. Teagan R. Geneviene · ·

    Indeed, John. Hugs on the wing.

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  7. Debbie · ·

    Happy Memorial Day, John! Skies are gray and it’s looking like rain — no pools are open, no barbecues planned. Still, there’s a lot to be grateful for.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Yes there is Debbie. Thank you.

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  8. Pit · ·

    I always think in gratitude of those (American) soldiers who gave their lives so that I, a German, could grow up in freedom.
    A peaceful Memorial Day to you, John, too,
    Pit

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Pit. A very nice thought and shows their sacrifice was not in vain. 😊

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  9. Gwen M. Plano · ·

    Wonderful, John. I have my dad’s dog tag from 1943. I believe it is the only item of his that I have, but it certainly is precious. Thank you to all who serve or who have served!! ♥

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      That is a precious item. My dad’s tags went missing somehow along with his air medal. Yes, thank you to all who served and gave their lives.

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  10. Almost Iowa · ·

    Wish we could have parades today. 😦

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Maybe next year.

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  11. Billy Ray Chitwood · ·

    So right, brother! ♥♥♥

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Billy Ray.

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      1. Billy Ray Chitwood · ·

        🙂

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  12. Sorryless · ·

    Well said, sir.

    Peace and blessings to you

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      And to you. Did we just leave church?

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      1. Sorryless · ·

        In a manner of speaking . . .

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        😁

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  13. Luanne · ·

    Thank you for your ten reminders, John!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Luanne.

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  14. shoreacres · ·

    Sometimes the simplest admonitions are the best. They’re easier to remember, and to honor.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Linda.

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  15. Patricia Furstenberg · ·

    I hope you had a peaceful Memorial Day, John.

    In Romanian we would celebrate this on 23 August, The Liberation Day or Romania’s Liberation from Fascist Occupation Day. One day that ought to be celebrated, yet tinted by the Communist regime that used to turn it into a day to idolize its leaders.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I am always amazed at how regimes can turn a day of rememberance into self promotion. Thank you Patricia. 😊

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  16. circadianreflections · ·

    Here! Here! Loved this list, John.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Deborah.

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  17. Jennie · ·

    Wonderful, John.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      😊

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