Posted on Nov 11, 2015
What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day?
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Both of these days are set aside to honor the military but for different reasons. Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those who "gave all" for your country. A day that we recognize them by placing flags and wreaths at their headstones. While Veteran's Day is a day to honor everyone who served in the military, a day to honor those who served in every war (conflict) the U.S. has engaged in.
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CPT (Join to see) I look at Veterans day as it honors those who served and who are currently serving as well as remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
When memorial day is celebrated it is a time to devote to those who have fallen. I struggle when people say happy memorial day?
When memorial day is celebrated it is a time to devote to those who have fallen. I struggle when people say happy memorial day?
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CPT (Join to see) I think it's pretty clear-cut...just like you said. Memorial Day is for a select group of people for whom the government cashed that blank check we all write when we join up. Veteran's Day is to recognize that while we didn't give ALL...we do give some.
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I was just having that discussion... Even though I won, I lost... It would seem, no matter the holiday, its reason or its meaning, the life of one doesn't trump the death of another.
Memorial Day = Celebrated the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to pay tribute to those who died serving in the military.
Veterans Day = This is designated as a day to honor all who have served in the military and originally began as Armistice Day to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918.
Even though I am correct, technically, I really should pick and choose my battles better...
And with that, I think I'm done with Veterans Day for today....
Thanksgiving? HERE I COME!!! :)
Memorial Day = Celebrated the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to pay tribute to those who died serving in the military.
Veterans Day = This is designated as a day to honor all who have served in the military and originally began as Armistice Day to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918.
Even though I am correct, technically, I really should pick and choose my battles better...
And with that, I think I'm done with Veterans Day for today....
Thanksgiving? HERE I COME!!! :)
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