Patrick Says

I have to shake my head sometimes when I see people posting about Memorial Day on Facebook. Frequently, you’ll see people post something like this:

This Monday, think of those who have served and those who have fallen protecting our freedom.

Or from Frank’s RedHot:

Get the friends and family together this weekend and let’s toast to all the brave men and women in uniform. Are you bringing Frank’s to your Memorial Day BBQs this weekend?

While I can certainly applaud the sentiment, Memorial Day is for the dead only. See, it says so right here on the Department of Veteran Affairs website:

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.

There are 364 other days to thank me and my fellow service members, including Veterans Day. This Monday is for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Don’t shortchange them on their day.

Also, on a side-note, I effing hate white sales or any other thing businesses use this holiday for that are not at all related to the spirit of Memorial Day. A family barbecue outside your mobile home is fine; selling cars at 30% below MSRP is just opportunistic, jackass.

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