Memorial Day 2020
Monday May 25 is Memorial Day, the day we honor our veterans and the weekend that normally launches the summer season. There is nothing normal about this Memorial day. This time we are a nation suffering from the effects of a once in a lifetime pandemic, needlessly heaved upon the world by Communist China. We are also a nation divided. We are divided via a segment of the population that has chosen to use all the death and misery for political ends. They are conspicuous for their silence on the source of the pandemic. They are the ones who have openly said that the destruction of a prosperous economy was a "silver lining." They are the ones who have subtly tried to take possession of the common precaution of wearing a mask. They are a threat to our freedom and I'm sorry for the need to mention them here.
As we try to return to some semblance of normalcy this weekend, let us try to follow the common sense guidelines of wearing a mask when appropriate, frequently washing our hands and maintaining social distancing. Our senior citizens are still the vulnerable members of our society. Many beaches are open, our back yards (for those who have one) are ideal for a barbecue or a variety of family activities. Most of all let us try and remember what this holiday is all about.
Memorial Day this year will be even more important as America begins to re-open the economy. It's the starting point for the long road back to restoring what was decimated in 2 months of lockdowns. I'm confident that America will come back stronger than ever!
Enjoy and stay safe.
Have a good weekend
Very good post Vic. Happy weekend to you also.
Great seed and it’s right on! We should all take time on Monday to remember those who sacrificed their all through out our history so that we can be free. We must be vigilant and on guard to ensure that we preserve our liberty, all of it so that their sacrifice can never ever be said to have been in vain because we threw it all away.
That's the point - we can loose our liberty from internal enemies as well as the foreign ones.
Wreath-laying ceremony will be held.
An editorial decrying politicization that blatantly politicizes itself. You cant make this stuff up folks.
Here is a clue for you, when people tout a president who has a 40% approval rating as the greatest thing that ever happened to the country you are guaranteed polarization.
Throw in his off the charts stupidity , narcissism and criminality and you have a troubled country. It's not going to get better until Trump is gone and his supporters realize they are a minority group, not "America".
I wish a Happy Memorial Day to all and hope we all think of the true and exact meaning of Memorial Day , which is to commemorate those who died in wartime in U.S. military service.
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John Basilone (November 4, 1916 – February 19, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle for Henderson Field in the Guadalcanal Campaign, and the Navy Cross posthumously for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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I wasn't aware that Memorial Day was a day to remember the veterans, I had always thought it was for the same purpose as Remembrance Day (November 11) in Canada and other Commonwealth countries, to remember those who lost their lives in military service while fighting for victory for their country.
Of course, it's MUCH more important to focus on that rather than to cooperate with the rest of the world in working towards a recovery for all. But then, after all, it's what's dictated in the O'Donnell Republican playbook where the sole purpose for Americans is to focus on assuring the reelection of Trump.
Will it be necessary to politicize ALL American holidays from now on, or just until November?
There is certainly no harm in honoring living veterans on Memorial Day, but it is not the purpose of the day. The day originally remembered those in the military who died during the Civil War, and was called Decoration Day in reference to placing flowers and wreaths and other tributes at soldiers graves. Over time it became Memorial Day and was expanded to include anyone who died while serving in the military.
Of course not, but the article seemed to indicate that was the purpose of the day, while the word "memorial" does have a particular meaning.
Agreed
Memorial Day in the USA was originally set as a day to honor the military personal who lost their lives in the U.S. Civil War. It was expanded to now honor all who died in any war while serving with the United States. It is also known as Poppy Day in keeping with the traditions of Remembrance Day. When I was younger our small town would have a parade (I remember it well as I played the trumpet in HS Band) and the parade would end in the town park where there was also a war memorial for all the boys of the area who died in wars. There would be a reading of the fallen with a poppy dropped in front of the memorial for each name.
As a child the weekend was more known for the beginning of summer, and a weekend of BBQ's and watermelon and freedom from school. Now that I'm older and at one time was in our armed services, and knowing a couple of friends who have paid that great price, the day has become much more meaningful to me.
The day is specifically for those who gave their lives for the nation and it's values, but remembrance & gratitude extends to the living as well.
Of course, it's MUCH more important to focus on that rather than to cooperate with the rest of the world in working towards a recovery for all. But then, after all, it's what's dictated in the O'Donnell Republican playbook where the sole purpose for Americans is to focus on assuring the reelection of Trump.
Is that what the brutal, murderous regime in China is now claiming?
Will it be necessary to politicize ALL American holidays from now on, or just until November?
You'll have to ask the spokesmen for the hate-filled left.
Although my comment was my opinion and was aimed at those who thump their O'Donnell bible, I'm sure the rest of the world agrees with its sarcasm.
You posted this article that politicized a day where everyone's thoughts should be aimed at those who lost their lives fighting for YOUR freedom, so that's why I asked YOU.
I wish I could have left the progressives out of it, but obviously, that's not possible.
Not so. It could easily have been a totally apolitical article about Memorial Day, even if the Covid-19 situation was referred to. Surely both Republicans and Democrats died fighting in the wars, and both Republicans and Democrats have and still mourn them. It did not need any partisan reference or blame-pointing to be timely, proper and effective.
Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and the other 77 political parties fought and died in our wars. Why should any - ANY - negative be placed on any of the parties? The enemy shooting at you doesn't give a shyte what your political affiliation is.
The point was that this year was anything but normal and I pointed out the reasons why.
All of that is true, however this year is a lot different, is it not?
[A swing and a miss, off topic]
The entire USA is battling an invader. Do you really mean that the USA hasn't funded and completed some global eradication effort?
...I'd really rather ignore the intrusion on a Memorial Day theme but you keep going like a chihuahua at the heels.
more communist propaganda...
meanwhile; over half the countries in the world demand an investigation be done in china.
this call for investigations is not led by the usa but is led by australia and the eu.
get used to it buzz.. china has real problems ahead...
trump had nothng to do with that.
Funded? I thought he DEfunded the WHO. Thank you for your correction.
Anyway, don't ask me, ask Trump. Like he told a reporter to ask China.
Why? How does this year change the fact that Democrats, Independents and Republicans have given their lives defending our nation? Only hyper-partisan dick nuggets can't appreciate that fact on Memorial day, when we should all be thinking about those heroes, not bitter partisan politics that simply attempts to further divide us.
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Total BS
Because a good many people won't be at cemeteries or beaches or Churches tomorrow.
"For all they have done, our fallen and their families deserve the tributes that will be recited on this day of days, but on this Memorial Day, perhaps we feel loyalty to their memory and gratitude for their service just a little more deeply, for it comes at a momentous time in the life of our nation, when all of us have been reminded just how precious our freedom truly is.
From the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, the American people have made great personal sacrifices to protect the health and safety of our nation. In a very real sense, the American people have been willing to voluntarily forfeit aspects of their personal freedom to protect the lives and safety of their family, their neighbors and people they’d never met.
While our doctors, nurses, health care workers and first responders rendered care for our families as if they were their own, the American people stayed home from school, from work and from worship. Some closed down a business that took a lifetime to build. They have canceled weddings and graduations. They have foregone seeing parents, grandparents and loved ones.
This Memorial Day, the American people have just come through a lot."........Mike Pence
"when people tout a president who has a 40% approval rating as the greatest thing that ever happened to the country you are guaranteed polarization. "
Off Topic..... to the "OFF TOPIC", but what the heck !
I hear The Liberal Gods are even lower than Trump: Nancy's sitting at 14% and Schumers at 26%.
If Vic can mention Chinese Communists and "a segment of the population that has chosen to use all the death and misery for political ends", I can mention the source of most of our national misery.
I'm sure you can …… Pass the buck very well. (Trump caused covid-19)
Whatever "Floats your boat".
"Well he jumped off the bridge.....so can I" !
Won't get you here though:
Only to you and your "fellow travelers"
Actually, it doesn't work that way. Trump was not mentioned in the article, but I let you give the rant because it seems to be the only topic you ever want to talk about. Our readers will decide on the merits of the commentary.
...aka the majority of Americans. Only the small minded minority continue to circle their broken weak wagons around this pitiful piece of trash President and his woefully inadequate response to this pandemic.
Progressive ideology does not and never has represented a majority.
"The size of ideological groups varies slightly depending on the poll. Gallup/USA Today polling in June 2010 revealed that 42% of those surveyed identify as conservative, 35% as moderate and 20% as liberal ."
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I'm missing our Chappaqua Memorial Day parade today while also feeling grateful to leaders like @NYGovCuomo for making responsible decisions to keep people safe. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday. @BillClinton and I will be waving our flags at home.". ....Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton giving credit to the Governor who sent COVID patients into nursing homes while locking out family & visitors in the name of not spreading the virus.
JUST IN: Biden makes first public appearance in months on Memorial Day http:// hill.cm/ORIsoGE
Trump marks Memorial Day at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier http:// hill.cm/nRmmXuA