17 hours ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

I can understand the thought behind pointing out the meaning of Memorial Day, but it should be done in a more gracious way. It's NEVER inappropriate or 'ignorant' to thank a vet for his or her service, regardless of which day it's done on. 

It can't be said better my friend. 

 

2 hours ago, Dweedlebug said:

I didn't get offended at all.  It appears you are the one that rushed to judgement and got offended.  I simply pointed out what the purpose of the day is.  It's been a week, let it go and move on already.

Just stating my case to close out my thread. I'll move on when I feel like moving on. THANK YOU. 🤣

On 6/1/2022 at 10:50 AM, Dweedlebug said:

If I wanted to nit pick, I'd report the thread as off topic and not belonging in tate.

 

I'm sorry you can't grasp the difference in a specific holiday for soldiers killed in service and a holiday just for all that serve.  It's kind of a big and important difference.

I served, It's not. And I would argue that it's not simply a day to remember the fallen but rather in remembrance (memorialized) of all that have sacrificed - which could be applied to EVERY American citizen - not just the Veterans and / or the fallen Veterans.

 

Either way, there is no reason for you to POINT IT OUT other than to draw attention to yourself. Mission accomplished. Let it go. 

15 minutes ago, Nivraga said:

I served, It's not. And I would argue that it's not simply a day to remember the fallen but rather in remembrance (memorialized) of all that have sacrificed - which could be applied to EVERY American citizen - not just the Veterans and / or the fallen Veterans.

 

Either way, there is no reason for you to POINT IT OUT other than to draw attention to yourself. Mission accomplished. Let it go. 

Gotta love people getting offended for other people. That is becoming the problem anymore. Good post man. Also thank you as well. 

On 6/3/2022 at 4:29 PM, Bwestbrook36 said:

Some do not like being thanked for their service on memorial day.... Found out the hard way. Told someone that works for me who served, Thank You and he said " this is for the fallen service men and women not me and you guys should know the difference and not be so ignorant. 

So I got biotched at too talon lol. 

I have my Veteran status on my License - and in my work I often have to show my ID - which in turn means people telling me "Thank you" for my service.

I served in peace time - no conflicts - I never saw combat (thankfully). I never know how to react and I often feel a little guilty or embarrassed. I'm sure I'm not the only peace time Veteran with these feelings and dilemma. However, I never expressed that to anyone because above my petty feelings was the understanding of their appreciation for those that volunteered. I have that same appreciation. 

All I can say about your co-worker is that even Veterans can be jerks - take the Thank you and move on. (I'm agnostic - some years ago the brother of a friend whom I just met sneezed while standing next to me. I said God Bless You out of habit. He turned and looked at me like I just slapped his mother and told me "I don't believe in that crap" - there is a diatribe that followed but the crib notes are, it doesn't matter what you believe or I believe - the sentiment was positive - just accept it. Say thank you or you're welcome and move on - but some people are just jerks.)

4 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

Gotta love people getting offended for other people. That is becoming the problem anymore. Good post man. Also thank you as well. 

You are welcome.

16 hours ago, Nivraga said:

I served in peace time - no conflicts -

Don't downplay your service, unless you served during a fairly limited time in history, you did serve during wartime. Maybe not a 'hot war' but maybe the Cold War or the War on Terrorism.

If you served during the Cold War, did you get your Cold War Recognition Certificate? All who served and were honorably discharged, are eligible to receive it. There's also a Cold War Victory Medal that various members of Congress have been trying to get authorized, but as yet haven't. The Coast Guard has issued it and a few National Guard Units, but that's it (so far). 

But don't downplay the importance of service, even if not directly involved in an active conflict. With no military after WWII, the Soviet Union would have moved in. So those who served at that time (1945 to 1991), were indeed fighting a very real war.