This is a needed post, Sarah, thank you. The confusion surrounding the meaning of the commemoration of Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day bothers me too. My father was a Marine in WWII and we always wore poppies at the local parade on Memorial Day and my grandmother recited ‘In Flanders Field’ and it meant something to us. Wonderful you’ve provided this list of books. And to your husband: Semper Fi ❤️
I appreciate your perspective on this. I grew up in a small town in Wyoming far away from the few relatives we had. As a kid, Memorial Day to me signified the beginning of summer break, so I didn't really get it until too far long into adulthood. I was fascinated to learn a few years back that Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day and that's some neat history.
This is a needed post, Sarah, thank you. The confusion surrounding the meaning of the commemoration of Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day bothers me too. My father was a Marine in WWII and we always wore poppies at the local parade on Memorial Day and my grandmother recited ‘In Flanders Field’ and it meant something to us. Wonderful you’ve provided this list of books. And to your husband: Semper Fi ❤️
In Canada, we have Nov. 11 Remembrance Day, and don't have this distinction. But you are so right: it matters.
What bothers me is when retail businesses have "Remembrance Day Sales"--oh my! It makes me snap!
Beautifully and thoughtfully stated, Sarah
Thank you for the distinction. I had never thought about it before - the distinction, that is.
I appreciate your perspective on this. I grew up in a small town in Wyoming far away from the few relatives we had. As a kid, Memorial Day to me signified the beginning of summer break, so I didn't really get it until too far long into adulthood. I was fascinated to learn a few years back that Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day and that's some neat history.