"Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually in the United States on
the last Monday of May.[1] Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and
women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[2] Formerly
known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to
commemorate the Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th
century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died
in all wars..."
(Wikipedia)
(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" <p_cquinn@tpg.com.au>
To: "'HealeyRick'" <healeyrick@yahoo.com>; "'richard mayor'"
<mayorrichard@hotmail.com>; "'healeys'" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Memorial Day
G'day
Two very important days.
I can see how Armistice Day (Nov 11th) could easily evolved into Veteran's
Day. Does the country observe a minute's silence at 11am on the 11th
November like they do here? Armistice Day is not a holiday in Australia.
Hoo Roo
Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
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From: HealeyRick [mailto:healeyrick@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 29 May 2012 11:13 AM
To: 'richard mayor'; 'healeys'; Patrick and Caroline Quinn
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Memorial Day
Patrick,
Just to clarify a bit, Memorial Day is a federal holiday and celebrated
nationwide. And although it's generally seen as the first weekend of
summer
its real significance is to honor our countrymen and women who have died
in
battle. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11) is our day to respect those who serve and
have served in our military.
Rick
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--- On Mon, 5/28/12, Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn@tpg.com.au>
wrote:
From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn@tpg.com.au>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Memorial Day
To: "'richard mayor'" <mayorrichard@hotmail.com>, "'healeys'"
<healeys@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, May 28, 2012, 8:40 PM
G'day
Many thanks for letting me know about Memorial Day. I wait until tomorrow
to
contact my colleague.
Hoo Roo
Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
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