Today I am wondering about the expression “Happy Memorial Day”. I heard this several times today and I was wondering, is Memorial Day really suppose to be a “happy” day? I know that I am happy that I get the day off from work with pay but that is not true for everyone. I am happy that I had the opportunity to spend time with my family. I know many look at today as the start of summer vacation and summer time does make me happy. Maybe it is just one of those things we say because it is a holiday and really do not mean anything by it. However, it seems to me that some time on Memorial Day should be spent on reflecting on the sacrifice of the US veterans.
This year Marc and I attended the Friendswood Memorial Day Ceremony. The event was very well attended and I thought the program was great. My favorite part was the medley of patriotic songs played on bagpipes.
Before the ceremony started.
Practicing taking selfies.
The ceremony was closed by playing “Taps”.
Reflections 