The origins of Memorial Day

Camo Eagle · 05-28-2011, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the info & edu.

I didnt realize it pre dated WW1.
I grew up mainly in VA, so I should have known that.

PB, Ive nev heard it called "Decoration Day", but I can see why it would be.

Living in SA Military stuff is on every corner. Its nicknamed "Military City USA" for a reason. The most troops, bases, posts, commands, of any state. Now we are also once again "Home of Military Medicine" as well.

We just had Military Week, a lil while ago. Here Memorial Day, its activities, and events is a big deal. We have many State & National cemeteries. As a Mil person its usually a busy day trying to get to all the things I need to attend.

My fav is to do the flag distribution. This yr it was with a grp of AF Jr. ROTC kids. There were lg amts of school grps as well. Its always interesting to hear the comments and questions from the civilian kids and their families.
There is a big tradition here to cover ea grave. Also done with wreaths at Christmas.
One elementary school had raised the money to put a red carnation at every headstone in a cemetary at Ft. Sam Houston. One little girl cried bc they didnt have enough. So she said next yr they would work harder to raise more money.
I told her that Im sure the Soldiers understood, and that it was OK. I was touched.

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05-28-2011, 08:25 PM	#10
Camo Eagle Member How Do You Identify?: FTM in these communities. Male in everyday & public life. Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 241 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 268 Thanked 328 Times in 152 Posts Rep Power: 2982903	Thanks for the info & edu. I didnt realize it pre dated WW1. I grew up mainly in VA, so I should have known that. PB, Ive nev heard it called "Decoration Day", but I can see why it would be. Living in SA Military stuff is on every corner. Its nicknamed "Military City USA" for a reason. The most troops, bases, posts, commands, of any state. Now we are also once again "Home of Military Medicine" as well. We just had Military Week, a lil while ago. Here Memorial Day, its activities, and events is a big deal. We have many State & National cemeteries. As a Mil person its usually a busy day trying to get to all the things I need to attend. My fav is to do the flag distribution. This yr it was with a grp of AF Jr. ROTC kids. There were lg amts of school grps as well. Its always interesting to hear the comments and questions from the civilian kids and their families. There is a big tradition here to cover ea grave. Also done with wreaths at Christmas. One elementary school had raised the money to put a red carnation at every headstone in a cemetary at Ft. Sam Houston. One little girl cried bc they didnt have enough. So she said next yr they would work harder to raise more money. I told her that Im sure the Soldiers understood, and that it was OK. I was touched.