Memorial Day 2014 - Thank You, Armed Services

[wakeboarderCWB]

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the men and women who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.

While you are out BBQ'ing and partying today, remember the real reason why you have today off of school/work. Take a moment and thank those who risk their lives to protect us, or those who have but were killed doing so.

To those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces: Thank you. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and I will forever thank you. Rest in peace.

To those currently serving, have served, or are in training to server: Thank you. You are the heroes I have always looked up to as a kid.

[Teitoku Ippan]

in the UK its spring bank holiday so thats the real reason why people are partying today instead of school/work here

but rip in peace whoever died in that war like every other war

[wakeboarderCWB]

in the UK its spring bank holiday so thats the real reason why people are partying today instead of school/work here

but rip in peace whoever died in that war like every other war

People don't celebrate Memorial day in the UK as it's an American holiday.

Also, this isn't for a specific war. It's to remember all American soldiers that have died.

[rBST Cow]

if you guys couldnt tell, wakeborder eats american for breakfast and shits out freedom.


very patriotic sirs



rip all the soldiers that died

[JF]

if you guys couldnt tell, wakeborder eats american for breakfast and shits out freedom.


very patriotic sirs



rip all the soldiers that died

Cow, that did make me chuckle

It may be an American holiday, but many an American soldier died to help defend the freedoms that I, and millions more cherish. Cheers to them. And cheers to every other poor son of a bitch, from every other nation that's not here because they gave everything for us.