A repost, but important enough to state again.
Memorial Day was officially established as a national holiday in 1971, although celebrating the day actually began soon after the civil war. Memorial Day is designated as a day to remember the men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country, whereas Veteran's Day is designed to honor all veterans, dead or alive. Today I remember members of my family that made the ultimate sacrifice.
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| 2nd Lieutenant Jesse C. Turnage Co. D, 51st Enrolled Missouri Militia Civil War Killed 18 July 1864 |
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| Sgt. James Smith Trabue 356th Infantry Regiment 89th Infantry Division World War I Killed 11 November 1918 |
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| TEC 5 Warren Edward Kuhn 814th Tank Destroyer Battalion World War II Killed 17 March 1945 |
2 comments:
Thanks for reminding us the distinction between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Thank you for the comment Wendy. I love that everyone thanks Veterans on Memorial Day, but I think it is important to note that the day is especially for those that gave their lives.
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