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1. I will solemnly reflect of past wars and losses...My father was in the Nat Guard and did not serve overseas but

Sat May 24, 2025, 01:52 PM

May 24

I had an uncle who served in Korea and twin uncles who served in Vietnam so my family has been involved...

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How do you all observe Memorial Day...? Partying or solemn reflection? [View all] FirstLight May 24 OP

My dad was in the S. Pacific for 4 years The Blue Flower May 24 #2

Heavy ...indeed. FirstLight May 24 #5

Solemn reflection. anciano May 24 #3

I feel drawn to go to the Cemetery this year as well... FirstLight May 24 #6

Old war movies on TCM JoseBalow May 24 #7

That was my daddy... FirstLight May 24 #8

We used to go to cemeteries in three different towns Grim Chieftain May 24 #9

Quietly LogDog75 May 25 #12

Resting up from 4 hard and long days at the Charles Schwab Challenge yellowdogintexas May 26 #13

I cook some burgers on the grill, maybe have a beer with my burger. JustABozoOnThisBus May 28 #15