Let's move Memorial Day back to the 30th of May

[RB TexLa]

This day should not be used as a "kickoff to summer." It should not be a three day party weekend. I know that people who have fun and enjoy this weekend can also remember what the holiday is for. But this really should be a somber holiday and not a three day weekend to be made into a party.

[femmocrat]

1. It bothers me to hear, "Happy Memorial Day".

I just don't think that is appropriate... although I certainly do appreciate having a 3-day weekend. We are not partying.

[RB TexLa]

4. Yeah, happy Memorial Day is very odd wording

[DontTreadOnMe]

2. I thought Memorial Day was for selling mattresses as discount prices

and big deals on automobiles as well.

Holidays are opportunities to sell more stuff! What kind of American are you?

[madinmaryland]

3. I thought it was for the Indy 500 & the Coca Cola 600? And lots of beer.

[dionysus]

5. i do not memorialize with you.

[Historic NY]

6. I agree and lets call it what is was "Decoration Day"...

I spent last weekend with like minded people decorating the graves of those who's service should be remembered...I made sure to include a couple of NY governors and soldiers back to 1776.,

I found it enlightening to find an Army nurse from WWI & WWII, another woman 107 yoa when she passed and so many more forgotten....

[Raine]

7. Agree, I think holidays should be left on their historical date

not stuck on some week-end just for a long holiday.

[DLevine]

8. I agree with you. n/t