Memorial Day

[Slick Goodlin]

I had wanted to say Happy Memorial Day to our American members by I’m not sure that’s quite the right word to use.  Not that it can’t be a happy one, or even that it shouldn’t be, it’s just that the holiday is there to observe the highest sacrifice of some for the lifestyles of the rest.


However you’re observing this Memorial Day, I hope you’re enjoying the hard-earned freedom to do so and remembering where it came from.

[Nark1]

Sir, I thank you for your well wishes.


It's been an honor to serve in the US armed forces, as well as alongside the Canadian Forces. Those who have sacrificed so much, in order for those back home not to.

[Slick Goodlin]

Help me out Nark, what was the right word to use?  What kind of Memorial Day should I be wishing people?

[Nark1]

Sorry slick, I really don't know.  I've thought about it myself, and like you "Happy Memorial Day" doesn't seem appropriate.  However it's widely used down here.


I don't take offense, nor do any of my homeboys. 

[Slick Goodlin]

Fair point.


I thought it might have been like how a common term used is ‘winning’ a military medal.  IIRC you don’t win those, they awarded to you.  In any case, hope you and yours had an awesome BBQ this weekend.