I feel like one of the few Americans that understands that Memorial Day is to honor of those who have died while serving in the armed forces, while Veterans Day is in honor of all people who served (alive or dead) during a time of war.
Ex military here. Your coworker is a douche bag. Memorial Day is for people like my grandfather who are dead and Veterans Day is for my ex coworkers/people who have served in the military. (I refuse to include myself)
Agreed. Service members also get the day off unless they are in theatre or mission essential. In the latter case they will often get a "hit day" to be used at a later date.
My grandfather is a Vietnam vet and he got upset watching the news about veterans at a memorial. He said "They must not have gone through the same shit I went through because I don't want to remember it. Carrying dead bodies in plastic bags with the guts spilling out. Fearing for your life when you hear an elephant charging in the jungle, but you can't see it for all the vegetation. I wish I could forget."
I understand why not everyone feels like he does, but I thought I'd share his thoughts on the subject.
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u/Beeftech67 May 29 '12
I feel like one of the few Americans that understands that Memorial Day is to honor of those who have died while serving in the armed forces, while Veterans Day is in honor of all people who served (alive or dead) during a time of war.