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2. Well I think that's a personal choice. Some also consider a day to

Mon May 28, 2012, 10:42 AM

May 2012

honor all those who served, not just those that died. Perhaps that's not what's intended but it is what seems to happen.

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There is no "Happy" in Memorial Day. [View all] Stinky The Clown May 2012 OP

Memorial Day is a day to read and perhaps recite out loud Lincoln's coalition_unwilling May 2012 #1

Well I think that's a personal choice. Some also consider a day to Lionessa May 2012 #2

Duh! Lionessa May 2012 #13

I agree. As oxymoronic as "Happy Good Friday". no_hypocrisy May 2012 #3

Someone wished me a happy Veteran's Day once. lpbk2713 May 2012 #4

I simply put out my flag on the house. MineralMan May 2012 #5

... n2doc May 2012 #7

Good ones. Stinky The Clown May 2012 #8

I can agree, but those who have off work today are happy. n/t RebelOne May 2012 #10

Outstanding OP SGMRTDARMY May 2012 #11