Does it bother you when someone says "Happy Memorial Day?"

Yes, it does. I don’t mind, maybe, Have a good weekend or Holiday, but, when people say the former, i ask them if they know what the purpose of Memorial day is. Many don’t have a clue, because they often don’t teach these things in schools anymore.
Oddly enough, when I put out my flag in the morning, I saw no others, none, on my street. Later I drove down to the ceremony at the Veteran’s Park and saw maybe a dozen more in about two miles of city driving.
Irked, I wrote a little comment asking why would people not post the flag today. I got zero answers from non-posters and many from those who have a pole and fly it daily.
As I am on a Veteran’s commission for the local government, I will be bringing this up in public next meeting. Wish me luck, as I hope to get this in the local newspaper for commentary.
One would not see this in the Midwest where I grew up. Everyone had lost someone in a war. Not so in California. They have little appreciation of their entitlements here. Very selfish people in this burg.

Like many, I do not take offense because I know that most Americans simply do not know the difference. Being offended, and especially dressing someone down, does not help the situation.
There are so many more of them than there are of us. If each of us takes the time to explain the difference between Veteran's Day and Memorial Day to a dozen people, we may move the needle.
Most importantly, we need to teach the younger generation to mourn the loss of the fallen, but also to celebrate the sacrifices given to secure our freedom.
Most of us have kids, grandkids, etc.,that we can influence. Be the role model you wish every veteran would be. If you don't show them what veteran pride is, the education system and the media will wash away any sort of civic pride that they may have.

It used to until I really thought about it and looked at it from the perspective of being the one memorialized. If I had been one of those who died I would much rather the memory be celebrated with BBQ and beer (or whatever you choose to do). I know I would much rather be celebrated in happiness than sorrow. I like to think those we memorialize today would feel the same way. That doesn't mean we shouldn't take a few moments to think of and remember those who's sacrifice gave us the great gift of freedom we enjoy today.

No, I do not get upset, that is counter productive, my sister (who never served ) posted that it was her pet peeve that people say "Happy Memorial Day" my reply to her was this: Someone somewhere decided that he or she wanted their family to have the opportunity to live free to love, and to pass on to the next generation the ability to love. They did so knowing full well that might cost them literally everything, but did it anyway for love. That is the reason we celebrate, solemn joy that someone in our past cared enough to want me to be free.

We had a Memorial Day Parade in my town this past saturday. I was in it, driving my truck and pulling a float/trailer. This was my first time in the Parade. I have previously been a spectator to every year's Parade since moving here. It is a very nice affair for the size of the community.

The crowd lining the streets on both sides were constantly clapping and saying "Thank You". They only meant to honor the Veterans. It is impossible to take umbrage to well intentioned sentiment. I would correct everyone of them if I could without hurting their feelings, but that is impossible.

I know why I am there and all my fellow Veterans know. That is good enough for me.
God Bless all that "gave that last full measure of devotion".

When people say to me "Happy Memorial Day," I think to myself that they really don't understand the purpose of this day. It was originally called "Decoration Day" because we placed flags on the graves of servicemen (and women) who died in the Civil War. After WWI, it was changed to honor all who died in conflicts reaching back to the Revolutionary War. And again, in 1950, the name was changed to Memorial Day to capture the true essence of the day - remembering and memorializing men and women who died to establish (and then defend) our freedoms.

I am to old to care what others say or think and everyone has a right in America to say anything (but don’t tell unAmericans ) Just thank all for what they did for all.

Not really. Non veterans just don't understand. That's why we have this platform.

No, The individual means well but may not have the same exposure to the Military as we have.

No, can't fix stupid.