Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

calimary

(91,024 posts)

4. Thank you so much for your contribution to our Memorial Day memories.

Reply to oldsoldierfadingfast (Original post)

Mon May 25, 2026, 02:44 AM

May 25

It’s just so striking to me. So fascinating how many different experiences went into Memorial Day memories.

I think these stories ought to be shared, and shared widely, and many thanks for those who’ve done so here! Seems to me it’s an important part of our collective story as Americans.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Grim Chieftain Rhiannon12866 MustLoveBeagles

15 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

In 1965 ... [View all] oldsoldierfadingfast May 25 OP

Thank you for your service MustLoveBeagles May 25 #1

Oh! My Dear MLB oldsoldierfadingfast Tuesday #10

I was born in 72 MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #11

No offence taken ... oldsoldierfadingfast Tuesday #13

This message was self-deleted by its author MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #12

Thank you for mentioning the moniss May 25 #2

The hardest part ... oldsoldierfadingfast Tuesday #7

In my life I have had the pleasure of moniss Saturday #15

Thank you for your service ribrepin May 25 #3

The pain is ... oldsoldierfadingfast Tuesday #8

It's been 56 years and it still hurts ribrepin Tuesday #14

Thank you so much for your contribution to our Memorial Day memories. calimary May 25 #4

There is a book ... oldsoldierfadingfast Tuesday #9

Powerful story, oldsoldierfadingfast, thanks for bringing it here.. Permanut May 25 #5

So sorry about your friend ... oldsoldierfadingfast Tuesday #6