Thanks to the military families

Today is Memorial day here in the US and while we take time to remember those that have fallen in war to protect us , I also want to thank all of those families who have members stationed in the conflicted areas. You also must sacrifice so much and I want to acknowledge and honor that sacrifice.

I second that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Thanks to all active duty members, and their families. Also for those that served in the past.

It was very heartwarming at the Memorial Day Parade today, as the veterans went by (in antique cars, mostly!), the crowd applauded.

Thanks for all you do!

I don't know if we have something exactly like this, is it the same as remerbrance day?

yes it is.

Originally Posted by randdom

I don't know if we have something exactly like this, is it the same as remerbrance day?

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It is like Remembrance day. It began with honoring the dead in the US Civil war and was officially proclaimed in 1868 by General John Logan as a day of honor. After WWI, it became a day of remembrance for all war veterans, not just those of the US Civil war. It became a Federal holiday in 1971.

Here is a history of the day.

I'd like to join you in thanking all the military families as well.

Thank you military families!!!!!

Many thanks for your dedication, sacrifice and service!

Thanks to all of the military personnel and their families and those that love them!!

Originally Posted by eilcon

Many thanks for your dedication, sacrifice and service!

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Thank you to you all!

Yes, I extend my thanks to all those who have fought for me and many others in wars countless.

We had a special church service to honor them. My husband worked for weeks on a Power Point presentation, which was a slideshow of pictures, dates of service, etc. to be shown on the wall. Our singers sang at least one verse of each military anthem and each branch of the service was asked to stand and be recognized when they heard theirs. It was wonderful and many tears were shed.