Which anniversary celebration is most important to you?

2017-05-29T12:34:23-04:00

Throughout the world the celebration of personal, religious and national anniversaries is important in most nations.
Which anniversary is most important to you?
I recognize that is a difficult question and there is no correct answer. I struggled with developing the question and how I would answer it. I request you indicate why you chose your selection.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2017 12:38 PM

2017-05-29T12:38:32-04:00

I haven't really celebrated my birthday since I was a kid. I get posts on Facebook from people. That's about it. I go to my grandma's on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. My ex's family does a 4th of July thing and I have gone either when we were together or even when we weren't because his family said I'm always invited. I'll take my daughter to it. Don't have a wedding anniversary anymore - and I had filed right before we hit our first anniversary...I suppose I could celebrate the anniversary of the divorce!!!!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 29 at 2017 12:50 PM

2017-05-29T12:50:24-04:00

For me, the shared birthday with my darling wife is most important. I would like to say that Christmas or Easter was second but in truth my wedding anniversary is the next most important for me in large part because it is a personal anniversary.
Third in significance for me is Veterans Day primarily because that is the day I enlisted in the US Army in 1974. Each year I am thankful for Veterans Day because it reminds me of the day I enlisted and because it honors all Veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made May 29 at 2017 1:14 PM

2017-05-29T13:14:26-04:00

All patriotic holidays and of course my Grand kids birthdays are the ones I cherish the most LTC Stephen F. .

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made May 29 at 2017 4:29 PM

2017-05-29T16:29:22-04:00

I have several important celebration days that are important to me and they are in this order:
1. My wedding anniversary
2. The birth of my Three (3) daughters - their Birthdays
3. My Mother's Birthday
4. Christmas - the birth of Christ!
5. Veterans Day - honoring all those who served, past, present, and future
6. Memorial Day - honoring those who've sacrificed!
7. 4th of July - Our Independence as a nation
8. Thanksgiving - giving thanks to family
9. Finally, Valentine's Day - second time I get to treat my wife!

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made May 31 at 2017 1:00 AM

2017-05-31T01:00:57-04:00

So I'm choosing Multiple/Other because it's difficult for me to quantify which one is the single greatest when some days mean different things to me but still hold an important value to me personally.

Halloween out of every other holiday on the calendar was always special to me in my life because it was the one day that always seemed magical. Most holidays have a single thing about them that makes them unique, but Halloween has Trick or Treating, costume parties, cool decorations, horror movie marathons. Halloween has always been an experience in my life and not just simply another day.

Marine Corps Birthday. Since becoming a Marine, our birthday has always been special to me for the Brotherhood, the Ball, the traditions. I have a real boost to my motivation levels around the Birthday.

Boot Camp graduation. Around this period I become very self-reflective. I think about everything I've accomplished in my life, the obstacles I've overcome and the challenges I still face.

My daughters' birthdays. Now this might sound weird, but I make a huge deal out of my children's birthdays. The night before their birthday, I will spend my night decorating the entire house in whatever theme they happened to be the most interested in at the time (they're still toddlers). That morning, I'll get out of bed early just so I can record their reactions on video. Being able to capture that moment of sheer joy as they realize it's all for them is priceless.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made May 31 at 2017 11:19 AM

2017-05-31T11:19:51-04:00

I think the ARMY BIRTHDAY because when the ARMY was EST. and that's when my little girl was born as well.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2017 1:00 PM

2017-06-06T13:00:51-04:00

In order of them happening...
Birthdays have been important, especially mine, but as I got older, not so much for mine, but I am excited about others'!
Traditional and Patriotic Holidays are a part of our family celebrations, especially as we can get as many of us together as possible whenever we can. Growing up as an Army Brat, and being in service away from family for the past quarter century makes us being together more special.
My commissioning (and college graduation) is a big deal as it started my current profession and work life. And of course it defines my time in service and will be a large part of my departure from service.
My wedding anniversary is extremely important, and since on our second anniversary was September 11, 2001, it has a much larger meaning over the past 16 years!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2017 1:26 PM

2017-06-06T13:26:43-04:00

I wouldn't call it a celebration, but I never forget 13 October 2004, the day I lost my first two Soldiers. They are interred far away, one in Valley Forge, PA, the other in Los Angeles, but we always share a drink together that day.

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Sep 18 at 2020 1:15 PM

2020-09-18T13:15:13-04:00

June 20th. The day COL Aaron Bank activated the US Army Special Forces , June 20, 1952 and the last time I ever got wounded, June 20, 1969.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Sep 18 at 2020 6:04 PM

2020-09-18T18:04:23-04:00

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Uniquely American. No presents required. Cool weather & great food. And it often occurs on our wedding anniversary.