As an unabashed traditionalist, I find it lamentable to see our commemorative holidays viewed by much of the public as incentive to shop or to engage in other pursuits which, while not morally or ethically wrong, demean the history and/or sacrifice behind the event. As an example, to all too many, Memorial Day has become little more than opening day for barbecue season.
Memorial Day meant to honor and remember
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 | 6:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 5:14 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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