What Memorial Day really means...

[Bobby Lee]

This is an article that my mom wrote for the local paper. A good read for those that care.

 

http://www.coshoctontribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009905240328

[Akula]

It used to be called Remembrance Day (still is in Canada) and I think that name is better.

 

Kathy Lee on the Today Show, this morning, said something about memorial day being for the troops. Memorial Day is only for the fallen.

 

On the submarine, we set a complete place setting on one of the chief's tables and left it stand from 0000 til 2359. We kept it there for all of those that gave their lives in service, for those on "eternal patrol".

[Bobby Lee]

On the submarine, we set a complete place setting on one of the chief's tables and left it stand from 0000 til 2359. We kept it there for all of those that gave their lives in service, for those on "eternal patrol".

 

That's a common tradition done at Marine Chowhalls. Not just on Memorial Day, but all the time. There's always a place setting with the chair leaned against the table to signify that it is reserved for the guys that didn't make it back.

[supldys]

That's a common tradition done at Marine Chowhalls. Not just on Memorial Day, but all the time. There's always a place setting with the chair leaned against the table to signify that it is reserved for the guys that didn't make it back.

 

Not just marines, they all do or should do it.

[XChris1632X]

Not just marines, they all do or should do it.

 

 

Yep even at tiny posts like Donna Anna they have one set up in that little chow hall.

[Mitch]

Thank you, all.

[Nate1647545505]

Very well written. I'm proud to read about your mother, yourself, and your family.

 

God Bless the fallen.

[Fiji ST]

Very nice.

[Ramsey]

Great read and thank you.

[supldys]

http://www.nightscribe.com/Military/benevidez.htm

 

Another great read. This guy was married to my grandma-in-law's cousin (so no relation) but he was a real life fuckin rambo