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WannaJumpMyScooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-11 12:03 PM
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Oh, crap. Memorial Day again
and the idiot politicians will mix it up with Veterans Day...... arrrrgh
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LiberalLoner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-11 12:03 PM
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1. LOL n/t
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WannaJumpMyScooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-30-11 10:38 AM
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2. or am I just being contrary?
I don't know, but it pisses me off more every year I get closer to my own memorial
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SeattleVet Donating Member (708 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-30-11 06:20 PM
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3. I usually point them to the VA FAQ Page on Veterans Day:
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetday_faq.asp

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Q. What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

A. Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.
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