05-27-2012, 10:43 PM
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It's difficult having to keep reminding people that ANZAC Day/Memorial Day/Remembrance Day are not about war, but the men and women who served, the living and the dead.
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05-27-2012, 11:23 PM
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Sometimes it's difficult to convince people that the soldiers are just following orders.
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05-28-2012, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldfart
....... not about war, but the men and women who served, the living and the dead.
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"..... the living......"? My prospective has always been Decoration Day is when we reflect on our citizens that paid the ultimate price in the service of the country. Supposedly it's roots started with the decoration of solders graves with spring flowers after the American Civil War . A special time to recognize the living veterans was set at the end of WWI when the Armistice was signed on November 11th. 
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05-28-2012, 02:40 AM
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God bless all those that serve their countries with honor and courage; at home or abroad. And, especially bless those, that in that service, gave themselves for their country.
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05-28-2012, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Lord Snow
Sometimes it's difficult to convince people that the soldiers are just following orders.
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Nuremberg scotched that argument, LS.
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05-29-2012, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by PantyFanatic
"..... the living......"? My prospective has always been Decoration Day is when we reflect on our citizens that paid the ultimate price in the service of the country. Supposedly it's roots started with the decoration of solders graves with spring flowers after the American Civil War . A special time to recognize the living veterans was set at the end of WWI when the Armistice was signed on November 11th.
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I think so too PF, of course I could be wrong..... Memorial Day we place flowers and hold ceremonies at the grave sites of those lost in battle. Veterans Day (Oct. 11?) we recognize those who served and returned home to a grateful nation. But then it doesn't hurt to say thank you to all who served on either or both holiday. Thank you from me to all our vets!! |
05-30-2012, 03:53 AM
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Oz is mostly the other way around, 11th November is more for the lost, ANZAC Day for them all.
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05-30-2012, 08:23 AM
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......... and they drive on the wrong side too.
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05-30-2012, 03:09 PM
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Yes, those Americans do.
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