Chickenman 9 Posted May 31, 2004 Happy Memorial Day everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted May 31, 2004 *starts grilling hot dogs and makes a big ol vat of potato salad* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted May 31, 2004 *throws on some burgers and BBQ* you know what this means? Summer's officially begun. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickenman 9 Posted May 31, 2004 This is my favorite holiday, and I don't even get presents. Maybe I should bring back the Chicken Claus thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted May 31, 2004 I was hoping for an explaination. :roll: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted May 31, 2004 Memorial day is the day that we remember those that have died in service to our country. That's the official version. The unofficial is that every government agency is closed, every bank is closed, most people have the day off and have cookouts and drink too much. It also marks the unofficial start to summer in the States. It's our first of the 3 summer holidays :usa: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted May 31, 2004 Ahh. It was a Bank Holiday here today. No special occasion though, just the Spring Bank Holiday. We have a similar sort of day to that though, Remberance Day - 11th November. It was originally to remember the end of the 1st World War, but now it's just a general rememberance of those who have died at war day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsl 7 Posted May 31, 2004 Eh, for me memorial day means a trip to grandpa's grave at the vetern's cemetary in Dayton. A bit depressing. A 21 gun salute scared the crap out of me, cause it was on the other side of the cemetary and I wasn't expecting it, lol. The Airforce band was nice though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue 4 Posted May 31, 2004 Rememberence Day is celebrated over here too, under an Alias---Veteran's day. It's not really a big celebration though. School's still going but the banks are closed. lol Kinda sucks that I have to go to school on my B-day while my mom has off. :???: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arrhae 0 Posted June 1, 2004 To Jess and Danny-boy. Lost you guys in the Gulf war. Still miss you. Especially Jess and your stupid Batman thing. Gone, but never forgotten............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ender 8 Posted June 1, 2004 The weekend also marked the dedication of the National World War II Veteran's Memorial in Washington, D.C. It was a great ceremony, and the memorial is just beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
