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I found this on the web concerning Memorial Day and I feel it bears repeating. Saying 'Happy Memorial Day' (especially to a vet) is probably a good way to get punched. 'Memorial Day is an American holiday. It is said that the observance of this day grew originally out of the custom of the widows, mothers, and children of the Confederate dead in the South strewing the soldiers' graves with flowers, including the unmarked graves of the Union soldiers - a poignant image for all Americans. There was no settled date for this in the North until 1868, when General John A. Logan, as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, designated May 30th. Later, Memorial Day was made a Monday holiday; as such, it is observed on the Monday closest to May 30th. It should be borne in mind that, while a holiday, Memorial Day is not "celebrated." We've heard people say, "Happy Memorial Day" but this is the unpleasant equivalent of saying, "Have a happy time remembering your war dead." There is nothing wrong with getting together with friends and family on this date, but at least some small portion of the day should be set aside to solemnly honor those who died in the Civil War, those who have given their lives for their country in other wars, and veterans in general.'