Today here in the United States we set aside this day in memory of those who lost their lives in war. Now mind you, this is not to be confused with honoring veterans, which is celebrated on Veteran’s Day in November, which honors those who have served and are now discharged from our military. It seems that some in our media have confused the two, even including those still serving.
In loving memory to those who fell in battle and lost their lives, today we honor your memory!
My Uncle and his flight crew
My Uncle Jerry enlisted in the Air Force at the tender young age of 19. On December 25th 1944 my Grandparents received a telegram informing them that his plane was missing in action. One year later, they were notified that his plane was shot down over Hungary. German records had recorded the event. Only one survived and it was not my Uncle.
To all those who lost their lives in the military service for our country, we honor you today.
Thank you for posting!
Wonderful tribute in remembrance of our fallen soldiers! I, too, felt it necessary to clarify Memorial Day vs. Veterans’ Day on Awakenings. Sad there are so many who just don’t get the difference. Even sadder are those that don’t know the meaning behind either day other than a great sales event and a picnic!
Thank you for the comment Sharla! It is sad that there are those who think it is a day for sales discounts or for just a picnic!
Thank you to your Uncle Jerry for his sacrifice and for reminding us of the significance of this day. May our flags fly high!
Thank you for this appropriate reminder. And a special thank you to your uncle.
Even though I know this is a day for remembering those who fell in battle, I decided to remember all service men and women. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your memories.
janet
You’re so right about the media sometimes not making a clear distinction about the meaning of Memorial Day. What a solemn occasion in your own family to recall the cost of your uncle’s life. I spend Memorial Day with a grateful heart and think about the men and women I have known who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you.
Nice remembrance to/for your uncle.
To all that have lost a love one that died while serving in our military we honor them this day.
(I have also noticed how newscasters, businesses, etc., have convoluted Veterans Day with Memorial Day and the two have completely different beginnings and meanings. I fault our education system for not doing a better job of teaching what these days represent, and even how they began. Sad!
Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.)