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Is it acceptable to BBQ on Memorial Day?

Is it acceptable to BBQ on Memorial Day?

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Memorial Day is to honor our fallen soldiers. And we should do that, absolutely. But, is it acceptable to BBQ on Memorial Day, or should we spend the day in deep thought and solemn remembrance?
 
In our town the VFW, along with other military groups like the Ladies of the Auxilliary, throw flowers off one of our bridges into the river.

Then we have a Dedication in our park which has a Memorial to all of our Foreign Wars.

Afterwards, right across the street, our VFW has a BBQ--I will certainly participate in this BBQ put on by our VFW .
 
I don't think the two are mutually exclusive
 
I think it is okay.
 
I would have preferred an "other" option, as I don't agree with either. I think people have gotten Veterans' Day (honoring living soldiers) and Memorial Day (honoring dead soldiers) confused.

I don't agree with all the BBQing and stuff going on, because you are actually celebrating the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers who died for this country. I actually heard a waitress behind me at dinner tonight say, "Happy Holidays!" :roll:

However, I don't think we should sit around in quiet reflection, either. Maybe have rememberance ceremonies where the towns honor the soldiers who they've lost. Something like that. I just don't agree with the fact that it's a holiday to celebrate, with BBQ and going to the beach. :shrug:

That's just me, though. Seeing people loaded with racks of ribs, and watermelon and fresh corn, and the lines halfway to the back of the grocery store today, I'm certain that I am in the minority.
 
I would have preferred an "other" option, as I don't agree with either. I think people have gotten Veterans' Day (honoring living soldiers) and Memorial Day (honoring dead soldiers) confused.

I don't agree with all the BBQing and stuff going on, because you are actually celebrating the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers who died for this country. I actually heard a waitress behind me at dinner tonight say, "Happy Holidays!" :roll:

However, I don't think we should sit around in quiet reflection, either. Maybe have rememberance ceremonies where the towns honor the soldiers who they've lost. Something like that. I just don't agree with the fact that it's a holiday to celebrate, with BBQ and going to the beach. :shrug:

That's just me, though. Seeing people loaded with racks of ribs, and watermelon and fresh corn, and the lines halfway to the back of the grocery store today, I'm certain that I am in the minority.
I purposely didn't include a third, or 'other', option because it's really a "Is BBQing acceptable on Memorial Day, yes or no?" question. It is either acceptable, or it is not. I don't see a middle ground.

Being acceptable does not mean that all who partake are understanding the significance of the day, of course. But neither does it mean that they don't.
 
Good Question.

I get the sense from my fellow veterans on Memorial Day from their facebook posts, etc that because people are out BBQing it up in the neighborhood that it means they aren't appreciative of the sacrifices made for our country by the fallen.....
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And that only we, the veterans, understand the real meaning of Memorial Day.


And to these veterans I say.... You are wrong.



In fact.... I get kind of annoyed when any veterans goes off on some ignorant rant as if to lecture a civilian who hasn't served from some position of sage wisdom about this sort of thing... it just bugs the crap out of me.
 
I'm getting to a point in my life where I'm down to BBQ on just about any day where I don't have to work.
 
I don't have a problem with it. The ability to enjoy one's self with the freedoms that the sacrifices were made seems an appropriate way to honor them.
 
I frankly dont care if you barbeque, go to the park, go shopping, go see a movie, get your nails done, or whatever else you want to do. If you are inclined to remember and memorialize someone that you knew or even complete strangers, then you should do that. You shouldnt feel compelled to do anything.

Of course...all of this not withstanding, you DO understand it was still stupid of the democrat party rep to post a pic of Obama eating an Ice Cream under the heading "Happy Memorial Day!"...right?
 
Similar to your Memorial Day, Canada has Remembrance Day - November 11th each year, regardless of what day of the week the 11th falls, so it's not a long weekend given. On Remembrance Day, if it's a week day, our schools remain open and most people, except government and banks (who take any excuse to close down) are working as normal. At 11:00 am, everyone in the country pauses what they are doing to reflect/pray/remember/honour those who've died protecting our way of life. Everyone born and raised here knows about the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.

There was a time in the past when everyone had the day off, including children, but then our veterans convinced government and educators that children were losing touch with the sacrifices many experience in serving their country. It was agreed that it was better to have children in school on this day, learning about veterans and those who died, and getting an understanding for the gravity of war and the loss and gain experienced through it. Our veterans organizations send representatives to schools who lead assemblies and answer students' questions - it's beneficial both to the students and the veterans who experience the joy of being appreciated.

There's nothing wrong with having a BBQ on a day you don't work and you have time with your family and friends. Just remember and honour, in whatever way you choose, that you're ability to enjoy family and friends and burgers and steaks is because of the many men and women who kept and keep you safe.
 
I frankly dont care if you barbeque, go to the park, go shopping, go see a movie, get your nails done, or whatever else you want to do. If you are inclined to remember and memorialize someone that you knew or even complete strangers, then you should do that. You shouldnt feel compelled to do anything.

Of course...all of this not withstanding, you DO understand it was still stupid of the democrat party rep to post a pic of Obama eating an Ice Cream under the heading "Happy Memorial Day!"...right?

There's another thread for this stupid argument. Why don't you keep it there?
 
Memorial Day is to honor our fallen soldiers. And we should do that, absolutely. But, is it acceptable to BBQ on Memorial Day, or should we spend the day in deep thought and solemn remembrance?

Sack cloth and ashes might look more pious and respectful to some, and if that is how they choose to spend Memorial Day, then that is what they should do. Those who choose to enjoy the company of the living with a bar-b-que or any other kinds of social or pleasurable activities, that is what they should do. To raise a glass in memory of those who have passed on in a celebration of their lives is just as honorable as being 'quiet and respectful'.
 
Yes, I will barbecue and drink beer and lay out by the pool with music blaring.

Because....'Merica!
 
I don't either, but some people (here at DP and elsewhere) are acting like it is. Hence, the question.

I never knew that!

I think enjoying the day is actually a way in itself to honor those soldiers. They made the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of us could enjoy the freedoms they fought for! Feeling obligated to behave in a certain way seems counterintuitive.
 
I frankly dont care if you barbeque, go to the park, go shopping, go see a movie, get your nails done, or whatever else you want to do. If you are inclined to remember and memorialize someone that you knew or even complete strangers, then you should do that. You shouldnt feel compelled to do anything.

Of course...all of this not withstanding,
you DO understand it was still stupid of the democrat party rep to post a pic of Obama eating an Ice Cream under the heading "Happy Memorial Day!"...right?[
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I do understand that some people will use every chance that they get to bad mouth the Black man who lives in the White House.

I don't know what that has to do with Memorial Day. :roll:




"Better days are coming." ~ But not for today's out of touch, running out of time, GOP.
 
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Today, I planted spring flowers around my flagpole, wrote letters to a few veteran friends of mine, watched the laying of the wreath in Arlington (on TV,) shed a tear or two watching military tributes on television and on my computer.

Later today, I will grill out with the neighbors and drink a few beers.

'Cause that's how I roll! GO NAVY!

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There's another thread for this stupid argument. Why don't you keep it there?

Because I choose to answer this thread completely. Save your tears for someone else.

The OP absolutely admitted it was part of his motivation to start THIS thread. FYI.
 
I frankly dont care if you barbeque, go to the park, go shopping, go see a movie, get your nails done, or whatever else you want to do. If you are inclined to remember and memorialize someone that you knew or even complete strangers, then you should do that. You shouldnt feel compelled to do anything.

Of course...all of this not withstanding,/QUOTE]



I do understand that some people will use every chance that they get to bad mouth the Black man who lives in the White House.

I don't know what that has to do with Memorial Day. :roll:




"Better days are coming." ~ But not for today's out of touch, running out of time, GOP.

How does pointing out an operative postings a foolish comment on Twitter equate to an attack on the black man in the White House?
 
Because I choose to answer this thread completely. Save your tears for someone else.

The OP absolutely admitted it was part of his motivation to start THIS thread. FYI.

Your post is petty and your post about being upset at the black man in the White House for eating an ice cream cone is petty.
 
Memorial Day is to honor our fallen soldiers. And we should do that, absolutely. But, is it acceptable to BBQ on Memorial Day, or should we spend the day in deep thought and solemn remembrance?

Not an issue, you pay your respects to the fallen. We have Remembrance Day up here, 11 Nov, so the date moves and as mentioned in a post, I hate it when people state enjoy the long weekend/holiday, when it falls on a Fri or Sun.
 
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