Memorial Day is for fallen warriors

14 years ago

To the editor:
    We have a day set aside in this country to honor the men and women who now serve and have served our country in the military. That day is called Veteran’s Day.
    We also have a very solemn day set aside for those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, who died fighting for our freedom. That day is called Memorial Day.
    Please do not dilute the meaning of Memorial Day by mixing the two together. Memorial Day is not intended to thank and recognize our Vets; do that great gesture on Veteran’s Day or any other day for that matter. On Memorial Day, honor our fallen warriors. It is their day and their day alone.
Ken Hoehlein
Trenton