Navy Seal who shot Bin Laden Thoughts on Memorial Day

[Drang]

On the one hand, I was telling people this before The Long War began.

On the other hand, and I forget where I saw it, just the other day I saw a mini-rant by a recent combat veteran who aid he was going to enjoy the day by grilling steaks and having a few brews, because that's what his dead comrades would want. And he has a point.

I'm kind of tending to establish a corollary to Royko's Postulate (which is, as all True Americans know, that Only Veterans Should Be Allowed To Celebrate Veteran's Day) to the effect that Memorial Day should be a religious holiday -- someone somewhere used the phrase "High Holy Day of Obligation" to me -- observed by all, but only those who can name one or more friends or relatives who were KIA or DOW get any "benefits".

Gripping Hand: I worked all night, and maybe had one too many drinks while composing my Memorial Day blogpost. (And I think the story Frankie Lane opened his little performance with was BS, but I like his rendition of "My Buddy".)

[revchuck38]

@Drang - How about America’s Sabbath of Valor?

[Surf]

I reflect often on the sacrifices our military makes for us, not just reserved for Memorial day, and am a huge supporter of .mil and families having been a military brat.

Having said that, I was not in the military but have been putting on a uniform for nearly 30 years. This is just my thoughts, but if I die OTJ, give me a moment of silence if it suits you and then have a great time. It would be what I wanted and paid the price for. I guess the don't mourn my death, but celebrate my life idea.

[TAZ]

I think it’s a great article. Memorial Day has turned into a consumer holiday, which is infuriating to a degree. However, I think you can do both. Remember lost friends & family and enjoy some of those freedoms our friends and loved ones sacrificed for.