Memorial Day

[Panzermacher]

I know many of you have plans and may be busy this weekend, but please take a moment out of your day Monday to remember those who served, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice from ALL nations.



Thank You,
Chuck

[gi-rene]

The hat belonged to one of my comrade's father. I never met him but he was always wanting to be around us guys when we were in our reenactment gear or cleaning our guns. I kinda half snapped this picture, I thought the focus wasn't even good, but it came out almost the way I wanted it.

[Panzermacher]

Nice Pic.....says it all....

[Wustenfuchs]

Originally Posted by Panzermacher

I know many of you have plans and may be busy this weekend, but please take a moment out of your day Monday to remember those who served, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice from ALL nations.



Thank You,
Chuck

Thank you Chuck. I always look at Memorial Day as a day to remember ALL the fallen be they our own or even our recent or not so recent enemies (real or imagined). Soldiers are someone's children or their parents, brothers, sisters or even best friends regardless of their nationality.

[TRDG]

I salute all who have served any country anywhere in any capacity through todya and in the future!!

Cheers to to a great Memorial day guys and gals!!

Tom Young

[Wolster]

Gents, may I ask which day was memorial day and why that date?

In the UK, and I believe most of the Commonwealth, we celebrate Rememberance day on 11th November as the date of the armistice or ceasefire during the Great War. In Russia and many former Soviet states they celebrate May 9th as Victory day as the end of WW2.

[gi-rene]

It was today May 26.

As for the origins, seems it stemmed from the Civil War:
Memorial Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It just seems to have been chosen.

Our modern Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, used to be Armistice Day for WWI as well.

[cyberia]

Peace to all the fallen.

[Tom Houlihan]

Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776

Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.

The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.

The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.

The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.

The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that They pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.

The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.

The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.

The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.'


After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.

There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.