Memorial Day…A time of reflection and appreciation for those men and women who have given their life on behalf of all Americans.
This is a day that evokes a range of emotions from gratitude, sadness, and pride.
Today throughout this fine land there will be parades held in every city, town, and burg.
Spectators will wave their little Chinese made American flags as fez-wearing Shriners drive in a zig-zag pattern down Main Street in tiny cars and scooters.
The local High School Band will march down the boulevard blaring a discordant cacophony of sounds that is actually a bad version of Hang On Sloopy. Here’s to you Glenn Miller, thank you for your service.
I was glad to see on television this morning that one of my favorite Memorial Day celebrations continues. I saw a commercial promoting the profoundly moving Sam’s Club Memorial Day Serta Mattress Sale.
What says, “Thank you Pat Tillman” more, than waking up from a good night’s sleep with a straight spine?
I’ll tell you what, the freedom that these fallen soldiers have provided to us that allows the private and public swimming pools to open today and be invaded by kids who cannot control their urge to pee in the deep end.
I find that to be a fine tribute to the United States Marines…Semper Fi!!
Of course what would Memorial Day be without Senatorial dignitaries chiming in?
John “I served, so I am the only one qualified to be President” McCain will certainly speak a few words. I am sure his words will be stirring. His speech may sound something like this…
“These fallen heroes have given the ultimate sacrifice to their country to defend our freedom. It’s a great sacrifice to give, and especially hard on the ones that they leave behind, but it’s a sacrifice I’m willin’ to make for the next hundred years.”
Bravo Senator, stay the course!!
Festivities will be taking place in backyards throughout the country as well. Families will remember fallen loved ones by throwing a slab of ribs on the grill and playing badminton with a red, white, and blue shuttlecock.
The crazy uncle will receive third degree burns inside of his mouth because he bit into an overcooked brat which exploded and inundated his mouth with liquid hot pig juice.
Don’t worry, the pain will be dulled by the copious amounts of alcohol he has consumed. (Ed. Note: Please refrain from interjecting personal experiences.) The backyard barbeque is such a healing event.
This Memorial Day we have troops continuing to fight a needless ill-conceived war in Iraq, dodging snipers and IEDs. Don’t worry too much about them, because our Commander-in-Chief has a plan for victory.
It is more important than ever that we Americans hold cookouts, complain about gas prices, and look forward to the next American Idol, because if we don’t do this, the terrorists win…Or something like that.
Be safe and enjoy your Memorial Day, all.
Cheers!!
31 comments:
Ya know in reading this I'm thinking, it's fitting. If not for the fight of all service men and women, we could not do what we do as we do it. AND I think a family gathering is a good way to remember because we get to enjoy family and friends so "freely" Of course, let's not forget to REMEMBER.
Lu: Aha, perhaps it is. Have a great day Lu, and I hope you had a great birthday. Cheers!!
Well, well, well ... I can't say that I'm surprised to see this here today, and I'm thrilled that I am! Although the the crazy uncle - exploding brat - liquid hot pig juice reference did remind me of a story. Funny, the story had nothing to do with BBQ's either *wink*
Dana: Well, I am glad then. Now, you really need to pass that story on to me. It sounds disturbingly interesting. Cheers Dana!!
wow - that photo is so evocative
Nurse: Well hi ya Nurse. Yeah I like it quite a bit. Cheers!!
In the age of chimpanzees I was a monkey.
Happy Memorial Day, Matt-Man! That is a very powerful photo that you have posted.
As I was traveling yesterday someone either with NC or TN dept of transportation put up signs at the state line telling us to remember the troops. I thought it was a nice touch because Memorial Day has been taken for granted for so long.
Roger: Your insight is most incredible. Cheers!!
CrAzY: Yes, it is. I am glad that I came across it this morning. Cheers!!
Lady Jaye: That is nice and I couldn't agree with you more. Cheers LJ!!
Thanks for reminding me that today of all days I can play with my shuttlecock with pride!
Jeff: Ha. Screw your real job; you should become a professional blog site commentor. Cheers Jeff!!
You had to pick Pat Tillman, didn't you? And you just HAD to post that photo, didn't you?
You're so intelligent, it's scary, you know that, right?
Songbird: Why thanks dear. I don't hear that too often. Cheers and enjoy the impending beach time!!
And don't forget that you can also honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country by going down to your local Chevy dealer and buying an Hummer H2 and get only 8 mpg. They have some great rebates on them right now. That would be a great way to honor all the soldiers who died in the Middle East and keep John McCain's dream of never-ending war alive.
I just can't be witty in commenting on this post because it is simply BRILLIANT.
I must just sincerely say thanks Matt for saying everything that goes through my head today.
And the photo makes my heart ache - as it should.
Jay: Much like Dubya, McCain appears to be yet another uniter. ; ) Save America, Buy a Hummer. Cheers Jay!!
Dianne: Thanks very much Dianne. I enjoyed your "soapbox post" just as much. Have a great day. Cheers!!
Not the next American Idol...anything but that!
Mr. Fab: We are the new Rome. Haliburton supplies our Visigoth mercenaries, and reality TV is our equivalent of mindless Colisseum games. Cheers!!
On this day, my wish is that our warriors overseas could be home with their families enjoying cookouts and parades and yes...a 50% off sale at the retail outlet of their choice.
Travis: And to that, I will offer up an Amen. Cheers Travis!!
Working where I do, I get to see the good side of Memorial Day... altho it also means I have to work. LOL It does truly suck how our country seems to have lost the true meaning of this holiday. I'm glad some us still know what's really about. Thanks for this post, Matt. MUAH!
I will slide over the words today and just focus on the photo... it's just so touching...
Ditto what cheesy said...about the photo.....
Peace
Beer man it's all for the Beer!
Seriously, God bless those who have and those who do defend our freedom, and their families.
Winter: Thanks alot, Winter. I hope you had great day in spite of having to work. Cheers!!
Cheesy and Odat: It is pretty damn touching. Cheers!!
Trukin': Here, hear. I hope you had a good one. Cheers!!
Well, I didn't have a cookout, but I had a picnic, does that count?
And my kids didn't pee in the deep end of the pool, but they did pee in the ocean. I'm not sure that one should count though.
I did complain about gas prices though, since I spent about $45 in gas today.
Happy Memorial Day!
I love the picture posted for today!
Covert: Sounds good hot stuff. I hope you guys had a great time. Cheers to ya!!
As silly as it sounds, they really do lay it on the line for just that last paragraph. And really that ain't so bad. We can't all be Bono everyday;)
I love me some Fez-wearing drunken ass weaving Shriners!
Tug: You are so damn kinky. Cheers Tug!!
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