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The Meaning of Memorial Day
Posted at 01:51 PM on Friday, May 18, 2007 by VFW News
By VFW Commander-in-Chief Gary Kurpius at VFW.org
Has this special day of remembrance been lost on the American people?
It’s a sacred day to all war veterans: None need to be reminded of the reason that Memorial Day must be commemorated. But what about the general public, and more important, future generations? Do most non-veterans really recognize the importance of the day honoring their fellow Americans killed in war?
Judging from what Memorial Day has become—simply another day off from work—the answer is a resounding no. Perhaps a reminder is due then. And it is the duty of each and every veteran to relay the message.
Sacrifice is meaningless without remembrance. America’s collective consciousness demands that all citizens recall and be aware of the deaths of their fellow countrymen during wartime.
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