Memorial Day Salutations

ProF · May 25th, 2009, 09:24 PM

I went to a Memorial Day service today, and got to thinking about the day's salutations that one hears.

"Happy Memorial Day" just seems wrong on a lot of levels, yet I hear it from people all the time. "Have a good Memorial Day" is a bit better, but still sounds like the day is for happy partying.

I think I will use the phrase "Have a meaningful Memorial Day". To me, at least, it suggests that one should take a moment to think about what the day was set aside to commemorate. Not a perfect salutation, I suppose, but better than some.

R. Lewis · May 25th, 2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ProF

I went to a Memorial Day service today, and got to thinking about the day's salutations that one hears.

"Happy Memorial Day" just seems wrong on a lot of levels, yet I hear it from people all the time. "Have a good Memorial Day" is a bit better, but still sounds like the day is for happy partying.

I think I will use the phrase "Have a meaningful Memorial Day". To me, at least, it suggests that one should take a moment to think about what the day was set aside to commemorate. Not a perfect salutation, I suppose, but better than some.

Totally agree with you here Prof !!! Happy isn't very good word due to the loss of life involved from the beginning of these United States of America. I like your phrase you have come up with. How about " Remember why Memorial Day" !!!!

samiam26 · May 25th, 2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ProF

I went to a Memorial Day service today, and got to thinking about the day's salutations that one hears.

"Happy Memorial Day" just seems wrong on a lot of levels, yet I hear it from people all the time. "Have a good Memorial Day" is a bit better, but still sounds like the day is for happy partying.

I think I will use the phrase "Have a meaningful Memorial Day". To me, at least, it suggests that one should take a moment to think about what the day was set aside to commemorate. Not a perfect salutation, I suppose, but better than some.

Well that is all in how you interpret it. I would say have a happy Memorial, for we are thankful for the sacrafices that people have made for us and our country.

T wrecks · May 25th, 2009, 09:49 PM

Here's our Memorial Day.

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STEVE07 · May 25th, 2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by T wrecks

Here's our Memorial Day.

Anzac Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks for sharing the history with us T,we should all know of the commitment by all of the Countries involved that has kept us free through two world wars and countless others

May 25th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#1
ProF Contributor$ Ride: '03 Road Glide Join Date: Mar 17th, 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 276 My Mood:	Memorial Day Salutations I went to a Memorial Day service today, and got to thinking about the day's salutations that one hears. "Happy Memorial Day" just seems wrong on a lot of levels, yet I hear it from people all the time. "Have a good Memorial Day" is a bit better, but still sounds like the day is for happy partying. I think I will use the phrase "Have a meaningful Memorial Day". To me, at least, it suggests that one should take a moment to think about what the day was set aside to commemorate. Not a perfect salutation, I suppose, but better than some. __________________ I doubt, therefore I might be.

May 25th, 2009, 09:49 PM	#4
T wrecks Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 1994Softail FXSTC Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Location: Queensland AUSTRALIA Posts: 820 My Mood:	Re: Memorial Day Salutations Here's our Memorial Day. Anzac Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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