i spent over 20 years serving with some of the finest people or country has in the US Navy. Memorial Day to me is a day to show respect and gratitude to not only service members that have sacrificed but to the families that have lost loved ones and sacrificed as well. I think it is a great time to spend with your family and embrace them with love and joy but to also be thankful for the ability to do so that was provided by those that can no longer do so Please be safe and enjoy your loved ones around you. -Chris Yancey US Navy retired 8/1989 to 9/2009.