Posts Tagged ‘Medicare Memorial Day Activities’
Have you recovered from the long weekend yet? Thrown off schedule by the holiday on Monday, I completely neglected to DVR this week’s episode of the Bachelorette. Curses!
As I said last week, I spent the weekend in Chicago. I am happy to report I give the Windy City “two very enthusiastic thumbs up- fine holiday fun!” (Points if you can name that movie!!)
On Monday, I was sure to call my parents. Since both of them served significant time in the military, I wanted to be sure to thank them for their service.
Many Americans, particularly those in military families, are concerned that Memorial Day has become the “unofficial first day of summer” as opposed to a day to honor servicemen and women. While not everyone attended a cemetery ceremony or a parade for Memorial Day, I did notice some small, but nice gestures for our troops. The airline I flew back on to DC offered members of the Armed Forces a complimentary cocktail on board, and allowed them to exit the plane first, as the remaining passengers applauded their sacrifice to this country.
Driving home, I passed Arlington National Cemetery and noticed that an American Flag was placed at the base of each headstone, which I thought was touching.
In what way did you recognize Memorial Day? Do you think the true meaning of the holiday has been lost?