A friend of mine who served posted this meme on Facebook last night. It gives a very helpful, clear distinction between two special days that many have been confused about (myself included) at times.
Note that under each special day, the word "HONORS" starts it off. Both those who died AND those who served in our military SHOULD be honored!! But as the meme points out, there are two separate days for that. And while we should ALWAYS have the "If you love your freedom, thank a Vet" mentality, thanking a Veteran you may encounter on MEMORIAL Day may or may not be welcomed. Also, though your intentions would be good, ignorance is never good.
Look around you this weekend, see the freedom you have in this great country...freedom to go where you want, freedom to worship God OPENLY, with others, if you choose to (tomorrow), freedom to enjoy LEISURE on MONDAY. Look around you and remember that freedom ISN'T free....many we may never know died so that we may have it. And honor those worthy of honor, on the day set aside for that purpose...pray that we may KEEP what they've given their lives for.
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