A day of remembrance and gratitude!

Mr. Fisherman

A day of remembrance and gratitude!

To all the Veterans out there, a hearty THANK YOU for laying it on the line for freedom and the way of life that we are so privileged to enjoy in this great country.

I for one do not take your sacrifice for granted, thank you.

For those who have fallen protecting or fighting for us you will be remembered and your memory honored.... Rose

Happy Memorial day Rose

Chuck S · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:27 am Post subject:

Wrong holiday!

Veterans Day is 11 November.

Memorial Day is 30 May and isn't the tiniest bit about veterans, or even dead veterans.

-- Chuck

Captains Cat · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:16 am Post subject:

Chuck, let me be the first to say it. You are very wrong. Memorial day is about those that have given their life for their country. All those serving in the armed forces currently and past are "veterans". Yes, there is a Veterans Day in November but Memorial Day is about them too. It was on 31 May this year, believe it's always on the last Monday of May which just happened to be on the last day of the month!

Charlie
Capt USN (ret)

Moxieabs · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 10:37 am Post subject: Memorial Day

"legal holiday in the US (last Monday in May) in memory of dead servicemen and servicewomen of all wars", Webster's Newword Dictionary

Chuckpacific · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:29 am Post subject:

Mr Fisherman....

Thank you for your sentiments and support. As a veteran I appreciate them. I was a 'citizen soldier' who did his duty (during a time of the draft) and went 'home' afterward.

Thanks again,

Chuck

Captains Cat · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:44 am Post subject:

Mr. Fisherman, meant to add my thanks as well and to echo your message. Those in the service now and the former members really appreciate the support of the American People!

Charlie

Chuck S · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:49 pm Post subject:

Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives for their country. Died in battle or otherwise in service during combat operations. No veteran meets that standard.

Veterans have their own day, please don't cheapen next Memorial Day by honoring them, or anyone else -- Geez, we're getting firefighters and policemen mentioned some places (not here yet).

As a veteran of infantry combat I know who gave their lives for this country. They're who we're honoring on Memorial Day. Not veterans, not dead veterans.

No, I really don't expect non-combat veterans to understand.....

-- Chuck

Rooster 27509 · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:12 pm Post subject:

THANK YOU CHUCK

Jim

Anita Marie · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 10:40 pm Post subject:

Chuck, thanks for the service to our country and the Memorial Day (Decoration Day) history lesson. Many of us, veterans, combat veterans and citizens have are own individual experiences with this day. The sacrifices made for this country by these people can and need to be understood by us all. The ultimate sacrifice they made should never be forgotten and that is why we honor them on Memorial Day.

I can't speak for anyone else about what they understand or don't understand about Memorial Day or would I presume to.

Fred

KenMcC · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 10:45 pm Post subject:

I was gonna hold back, but the way you folks attacked Mr. Fisherman is disgraceful.

It was obvious to me that his comments were heartfelt towards all our "veterans", living or dead. And his comments, on this Memorial Day Weekend, were obviously pointed toward those who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

For you to attack him on his choice of semantics points out a pettiness that is unforgiveable.

Yes, by definition, Webster defines "Veteran" as someone who is still alive.

And yes, Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have died in the wars to build and save these United States.

But for folks to attack those who have made a mistake in semantics to get chastised as Mr. Fisherman did, points the ignorance towards the much bigger picture that a whole lot of folks seem to have.

To be remembered as a patriot, and one who was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, must one actually come home in a body bag?

Thanks, Mr. Fisherman, for your taking the time and trouble to honer ALL who serve and have served and sacrificed, and I personally appreciate your comments.

Best personal regards,

Ken

Da Nag · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 12:16 am Post subject:

I'd like to kindly remind everybody about our only rule - Just Be Nice. It's not a joke, and it's not a rule to be taken lightly. The fact that we attract folks who have no problem abiding by this one rule is why we're so successful.

It's been a pleasure running this site with Mike. To date, we've never had to resort to chastising members, much less banning them. We, as a community, have been pretty good at policing the minor issues that have popped up. Let's keep it that way, OK?

So, if you're thinking of posting a response here that's "not so nice", please sit back, take a deep breath, and consider waiting a day before sharing your feelings. Realize that everybody here - regardless of what's been posted so far - has a deep respect and appreciation for those who have served our country, whether they made the ultimate sacrifice or not.

Thanks, folks.

KenMcC · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 12:16 am Post subject:

By the way, Chuck,

Since I'm not a veteran (they didn't want me), but since I was certainly very willing to serve, I would love to hear your explanation of the difference between those who were willing to die but didn't, and those who died because they happened to get in front of a bullet at the wrong time.

You're alive (although that's questionable regarding some of your thought processes), and we are all thankful for that. And by your comments, you served our Nation, and you probably served it well. And your Service is greatly appreciated, as long as you served honorably.

Perhaps you'd like to address the next Veteran's Memorial in Washingon, and explain why you feel the way you do.

I, for one, would love to hear your distinction between the Veterans and the War Dead, in terms of how they deserve honor.

Most Respectfully, and Most Gratefully,

Ken

KenMcC · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 12:26 am Post subject:

Hi, Bill,

I truly appreciate your comments.

If I have stepped out of bounds regarding the rules of the C-Brats, then I will take whatever punishment I deserve. But my passion doesn't override my judgment, it merely enhances it.

Thanks for your consideration.

Ken

Chuck S · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:30 am Post subject:

Ken --

All gave some, some gave all.

Like I said, Veterans Day (all gave some) is 11 November.

-- Chuck

dotnmarty · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:10 am Post subject:

Perhaps, out of respect, a moment of silence is appropriate.