Memorial Day Weekend

by Joe P. on May 27, 2010 12:09 AM EDT

What are you going to do this Memorial Day Weekend? Perhaps someone has asked you that question recently.....I know I have answered and asked that same question many times this week already. Most answers included things like go to the lake, grill, drink beer, play golf, etc. For some reason, the thought crossed my mind......do people know why we celebrate Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a day we take time to remember all members of the United States armed forces who have been killed in war. So before you head off to the lake, the links, or crack open a cold one with some friends, take some time this weekend to honor our fallen heroes.....real heroes....people who have died fighting for our freedom so we can spend our time thinking about who is the Bills punter of the decade. Some of you history buffs what to know more? This link might help you out. Here is a little teaser.

"Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I...."

Memorial Day Website

And even though this video was meant to be played for Veteran's Day, it's message is still worth hearing. Personally, it gives me goose bumps.

Oliver North Speech

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Thanks for the reminder Joe

It’s always good to really think about these types of things.

Thank you to everyone who has served in the military!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on May 27, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

One of the Bill's very own

by pastj12345 on May 27, 2010 12:32 AM EDT reply actions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Kalsu

by pastj12345 on May 27, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions

One of the best things about living in small-town America is getting to know people during celebrations such as on Memorial Day.

However, this Memorial Day, I will be getting to know ONE person – my wife of 3 days (by then).

2010 Bills' truth in advertising: "Look out Cleveland, this year we score 6!" - bluecollarbuffalo

by thefourwinds on May 27, 2010 12:40 AM EDT reply actions

Congratulations!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on May 27, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Congrats

Show me the baby CHIX, and it better not look like the pool boy from our vacation at Club Jauron!!!!!

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by Joe P. on May 27, 2010 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions

congrats man.

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by bflo on May 27, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Have you spelled out your Rumblings time? It’s an important step. :-)

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by MattRichWarren on May 27, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Ha! Well, she’s pretty accommodating about a lot of things. And I don’t have access to the games themselves, so I’ll be able to probably spend comparable time on BR to what I have in the past (especially with trying to raise three kids singlehandedly).

But…this will probably be my last time on for a few days at least… ;-)

2010 Bills' truth in advertising: "Look out Cleveland, this year we score 6!" - bluecollarbuffalo

by thefourwinds on May 28, 2010 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Congrats, bro!

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by StroudFanClub on May 27, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Congratulations

I drive a 2010 WhAGON BLASTER w/"Baby on Board!" Bumper Sticker
Wan'na ride?

by Undee on May 27, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Congrads...

Congratulations—-Keep Old Glory Waving on your honeymoon!!!!

"Naked and starving as they are, we cannot enough admire the incomparable patience and fidelity of the soldiery."

General George Washington, February 16, 1778, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

by Goose22 on May 27, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks to you all!

2010 Bills' truth in advertising: "Look out Cleveland, this year we score 6!" - bluecollarbuffalo

by thefourwinds on May 28, 2010 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Wait!!!!!

However, this Memorial Day, I will be getting to know ONE person – my wife of 3 days (by then).

by this post, on Friday, and Memorial day on Monday, it means you are posting on Rumblings, the day your getting married?

Fellow Rumblers!!! If this is the case, we need to award him the “Dedicated Bills Fan” of the year award!!

And of course, congrats… I’m in the process myself of getting married…. Again… To my ex-wife… LOL!!! What can I say… Gluttony at it’s finest!!!!!

The draft dawns a new year for Buffalo Bills fans, so let optimism reign supreme!!! After all, we are now, UNDEFEATED!!!!

by Cinga on May 28, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

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I don’t know what else to say but Thank You to those who fight and die for the life I try to live every day to enjoy.

One of the blessings of living in this country is that it is not hard to find heroes. They are the men and women who put themselves on the line when the rest of us don’t have to.

Many thanks especially to those who sacrificed the ultimate price before I was born – its a gift I can never give back.

"I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly"

by poz on May 27, 2010 3:13 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks Joe

So many people in this country forget what our veterans did to secure their right to dissent!! My Dad is a Korean War vet.

Love those Bills but we're tired of losing......

by coolness1 on May 27, 2010 6:16 AM EDT reply actions

I am going to a few parties over the weekend. I will of course read about Bob Kalsu, too. Both my grandfathers served during WWII so I think of them. Since I relocated to Rochester I haven’t really been to a parade or anything but back in Batavia where I grew up I would go every year.

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by MattRichWarren on May 27, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions

i shall be working.......This weekend begins my busy season at the lake.

"If we can put four quarters together, that's the objective. Let's see how somebody else feels playing from behind." (TWCS)

by norcaliangelsfan on May 27, 2010 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

Going to the Braves/Phillies game...

the Beach Boys are giving a concert after. Can they still be called the Beach “Boys” at their ages?
Thanks for the post Joe.

by jasman on May 27, 2010 3:16 PM EDT reply actions

All I know is that our Troops kick ass – you guys are the F’IN MAN – – – MAN!!!

We got the tools, We got the talent

by J2 on May 27, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

God Bless our Troops!!!!

“Naked and starving as they are, we cannot enough admire the incomparable patience and fidelity of the soldiery.”

General George Washington, February 16, 1778, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

"Naked and starving as they are, we cannot enough admire the incomparable patience and fidelity of the soldiery."

General George Washington, February 16, 1778, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

by Goose22 on May 27, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

2 Birds-1Stone

I go to the Erie Basin Marina throughout the Summer,but especially on Memorial Day to remember the Guys I fought next to,but weren’t as fortunate as I.Always a lot to do around the Viet Nam Memorial.Been on TV many times from being there on Memorial Day.Watching the families interact and the kids roam the Ships kind of makes it all worth while..

Never argue with an Idiot,they'll drag You down to their level and beat You with experience every time..

by 3nOutNoMore on May 27, 2010 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

A Thanks to all who served.....

http://www.nragive.com/ringoffreedom/index.html

"Naked and starving as they are, we cannot enough admire the incomparable patience and fidelity of the soldiery."

General George Washington, February 16, 1778, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

by Goose22 on May 28, 2010 9:01 AM EDT reply actions

Thank You Joe!!!

though your humor has become legendary here at Rumblings, it’s your threads like this that help us to keep things in perspective… Since moving to Maryland, I’ve been wanting to take the wife to DC since she’s never been there. I think your reminder, of the ultimate, sacrifices made, gives me a reason to head down, and see the part of DC I have yet to see…. The Vietnam Memorial…

I served in peace time, but to all my brothers and sisters, past, and present; peace or war…..
Semper Fi!!!!

The draft dawns a new year for Buffalo Bills fans, so let optimism reign supreme!!! After all, we are now, UNDEFEATED!!!!

by Cinga on May 28, 2010 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

You will not be disappointed.......it is a very surreal experience

Show me the baby CHIX, and it better not look like the pool boy from our vacation at Club Jauron!!!!!

by Joe P. on May 29, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Good job Joe

So many people just take advantage of the extra long weekend without even thinking about what it’s really all about. I myself needed this reminder (I think we all do). So I am going to make a conscious effort this weekend to remember our fallen heroes. And in their honor, I will be smoking a killer rack of ribs today.
A sincere & heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you that serve our country! God Bless you all.

by billskk69 on May 29, 2010 8:33 AM EDT reply actions