It is a long weekend that has become traditional for new car purchasing – get out the and kick some tires to show that you understand the significance of Memorial Day. If you don’t want or need a new care, then go to a Sumo Wrestling Match like our President.
Like my United States Flag, I carry my own private Memorial inside. I also avoid politicians making speeches, since most of them have no understanding of what they are saying.
”The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.”
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Honor and remember all the American armed forces personnel who fought and died in all these wars and in all these places. Sometimes the cause was just, sometimes not. For each of them their war and their peace was the big one.
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American Revolutionary War, Whiskey Rebellion, Quasi-War, First Barbary War, 1811 German Coast Uprising, War of 1812, Second Barbary War, First Sumatran expedition, Second Sumatran expedition, Mexican–American War, Puget Sound War, First Fiji Expedition, Filibuster War, Second Opium War, Second Fiji Expedition, American Civil War, Formosa Expedition, Garza Revolution, Second Samoan Civil War, Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, Moro Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, Border War, Banana Wars, Bluff War, World War I, Russian Civil War, Posey War, World War II, Cold War 1946-present, Korean War, Lebanon Crisis, Bay of Pigs Invasion, Vietnam War, Communist insurgency in Thailand, Shaba II, Lebanese Civil War, Invasion of Panama, Grenada Invasion, Gulf War, Somali Civil War, War in Afghanistan, Iraq War, War in North-West Pakistan, 2011 military intervention in Libya, War on ISIS, Covert Wars…
Gee, let’s hope it ISN’T RAINING in JAPAN, where fearful leader is spending Memorial Day…he might get his comb-over wet while IGNORING AMERICA’S VETERANS… like he ALWAYS DOES!!!!
I’m not sure how holidays are celebrated in other nations. In the U.S., if you can’t spend lots of money during it and eat mass quantities of food and alcoholic beverages, you haven’t celebrated properly. Never mind the original intent of the holiday. Young and old alike act the same.
They used to have military ceremonies in the graveyards where they played taps and there would be a line of soldiers shoot a 21 gun salute on Memorial Day. Now it’s mattress sales. How many cities have a parade anymore?
The top half of this drawing is beautiful. It makes me weep. The bottom half makes me ashamed. By the way, PBS is having an annual Memorial Day Concert. It usually is lovely.
It.. is a long weekend for most. A few diminishing ceremonies attended by those that have lost family or friends. A vain attempt by various organizations to keep the memory / sacrifice alive.. And then, Tuesday.. promptly forgotten.
I suspect The Framers would’ve placed this (grudgingly) under the broader value rubric of “pursuit of happiness.” It’s hard to imagine how it’s worth sending millions to their deaths, however.
Here is a very solemn video from France, showing two of their recent (May 2019) military dead being honored. I note that Macron is there. But I can’t see Trump sticking around for something like this.
Even had you put that guy in a MAGA hat at least he’d be ‘celebrating’ here, and not outside the U.S. and in the country of a former enemy who attacked and killed so many of those who we remember today. It’s hard to fathom that tRump is embarrassed by cheating to not serve. Is tRump ironic, or moronic.
brwydave Premium Member almost 5 years ago
It is a long weekend that has become traditional for new car purchasing – get out the and kick some tires to show that you understand the significance of Memorial Day. If you don’t want or need a new care, then go to a Sumo Wrestling Match like our President.
RAGs almost 5 years ago
Like my United States Flag, I carry my own private Memorial inside. I also avoid politicians making speeches, since most of them have no understanding of what they are saying.
Ontman almost 5 years ago
Not all the soldiers have died. I have a nephew who fought in Afghanistan. His injuries are on the inside and will never be the same.
Guy Fawkes almost 5 years ago
”The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.”
★
Honor and remember all the American armed forces personnel who fought and died in all these wars and in all these places. Sometimes the cause was just, sometimes not. For each of them their war and their peace was the big one.
★
American Revolutionary War, Whiskey Rebellion, Quasi-War, First Barbary War, 1811 German Coast Uprising, War of 1812, Second Barbary War, First Sumatran expedition, Second Sumatran expedition, Mexican–American War, Puget Sound War, First Fiji Expedition, Filibuster War, Second Opium War, Second Fiji Expedition, American Civil War, Formosa Expedition, Garza Revolution, Second Samoan Civil War, Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, Moro Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, Border War, Banana Wars, Bluff War, World War I, Russian Civil War, Posey War, World War II, Cold War 1946-present, Korean War, Lebanon Crisis, Bay of Pigs Invasion, Vietnam War, Communist insurgency in Thailand, Shaba II, Lebanese Civil War, Invasion of Panama, Grenada Invasion, Gulf War, Somali Civil War, War in Afghanistan, Iraq War, War in North-West Pakistan, 2011 military intervention in Libya, War on ISIS, Covert Wars…
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Gee, let’s hope it ISN’T RAINING in JAPAN, where fearful leader is spending Memorial Day…he might get his comb-over wet while IGNORING AMERICA’S VETERANS… like he ALWAYS DOES!!!!
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Speaking of rain…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/soldier-braves-elements-to-honor-fallen-comrades/ar-AABUpOD?li=BBnb7Kz&utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark
mourdac Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’m not sure how holidays are celebrated in other nations. In the U.S., if you can’t spend lots of money during it and eat mass quantities of food and alcoholic beverages, you haven’t celebrated properly. Never mind the original intent of the holiday. Young and old alike act the same.
jborg Premium Member almost 5 years ago
They used to have military ceremonies in the graveyards where they played taps and there would be a line of soldiers shoot a 21 gun salute on Memorial Day. Now it’s mattress sales. How many cities have a parade anymore?
FrannieL Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The top half of this drawing is beautiful. It makes me weep. The bottom half makes me ashamed. By the way, PBS is having an annual Memorial Day Concert. It usually is lovely.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 5 years ago
It.. is a long weekend for most. A few diminishing ceremonies attended by those that have lost family or friends. A vain attempt by various organizations to keep the memory / sacrifice alive.. And then, Tuesday.. promptly forgotten.
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
Fighting for American Imperialism.
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
I suspect The Framers would’ve placed this (grudgingly) under the broader value rubric of “pursuit of happiness.” It’s hard to imagine how it’s worth sending millions to their deaths, however.
Fiona D Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Spot on, Marty!
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Here is a very solemn video from France, showing two of their recent (May 2019) military dead being honored. I note that Macron is there. But I can’t see Trump sticking around for something like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEsDynBjxII
ncorgbl almost 5 years ago
Even had you put that guy in a MAGA hat at least he’d be ‘celebrating’ here, and not outside the U.S. and in the country of a former enemy who attacked and killed so many of those who we remember today. It’s hard to fathom that tRump is embarrassed by cheating to not serve. Is tRump ironic, or moronic.
braindead Premium Member almost 5 years ago
All holidays, except Christmas, New Year’s, and Independence day have been legislated into shopping holidays.
Brought to you from corporate headquarters, just like ‘holiday’ parties in December.
MartinPerry1 almost 5 years ago
Aftermath , by Siegfried Sassoon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZxYjogqB2E
pamela welch Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Some folks, yes; not all of us Marty – some of us do honor the sacrifice ♥ Thank you for another well-drawn, well-thought out ’toon.