Memorial Day: BBQ or REMEMBER

SSG Robin Rushlo — Tue, 20 May 2014 11:02:26 -0400

What is your long weekend like

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 12:54 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 12:54:41 -0400

During this long weekend, I will be getting ready for a deployment. Normally I have a BBQ and remember those who served before me.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 12:59 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 12:59:44 -0400

It should not be about BBQing, drinking, and such. It should be about remembering those that are no longer with us; however, time off from work can be few and far between. Holidays should be spent enjoying the company of friends and family, and there needs to be a balance of enjoyment and remembrance.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 1:54 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 13:54:29 -0400

Memorial day means 50% off mattresses, with 3 years no interest financing. Really wish that people would take memorial day as something other than "day of shopping"

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2014 8:19 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 May 2014 20:19:35 -0400

I was astonished at how many active duty military folks on Facebook changed their profile picture to depict themselves in military uniform on memorial day. Seriously? It's not about yourself, instead about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Don't get me wrong, people are free to put whatever picture they desire on their Facebook profile. I just think they need to be re-educated as to the reason behind Memorial Day. For me the weekend is when I watch the movie Taking Chance, and think about the KIA special forces hero I escorted out of Iraq via C-130 during my last deployment.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 23 at 2015 1:04 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Sat, 23 May 2015 13:04:43 -0400

SSG Robin Rushlo Recalling memories of the fallen, as they are never really forgotten.

Lest we forget.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 7:09 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 07:09:44 -0400

Why do we think the day has to be 24 hours of somber remembrance? I have lost two kids. One served in the US Army. Neither died while serving our country. But, if you think I ever forget your are wrong.

One can remember regardless of the activity.

Perhaps we should just everyone be themselves and not criticize what they do, nor judge whether ot not they have paid respect to our fallen warriors.