Is it OK to say Happy Memorial Day?

[tischro]

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May which is today, 29th of May. So, how do you wish it to each other? Is it OK to say Happy Memorial Day?

[RuthWBauer]

Memorial Day, a day established to commemorate service members who died in combat, is often seen as a solemn occasion to remember and express respect and gratitude for those who have passed away. As a result, the word "happy" isn't usually used to describe Memorial Day. Instead, people tend to use expressions such as "respect", "respect", "grateful" and so on.

On Memorial Day, people often attend memorial services, visit monuments, mourn the dead, or express their respect and gratitude for the dead. This is a very important day to remember those soldiers who have made great sacrifices for the country and the people.

Therefore, on Memorial Day, expressions of respect and gratitude are more appropriate, such as: "Our deepest tribute to all brave service members who have given their lives for our country" or "In memory of the fallen, express our gratitude and respect" wait. This better shows respect for the deceased and support for the family.

[DizzyDesii]

I mean its probably not gonna be the best adjective to describe it, but at the same time, I don’t know that many people who mourn someone on this day. People are usually barbecuing and celebrating a day off. So its not entirely wrong, but if we focus on the true meaning of the holiday, then yea its nothing happy about this day

[Red_Arrow]

No. Memorial Day is a national holiday honoring and mourning the U. S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Many veterans did not die while fighting, but some lost limbs and special friends during the fighting. And most had unpleasant memories of what they went through in war. So it is extremely disrespectful to express to those who have lost so much to have a happy day remembering those losses.

It is a day when we spend time honoring those people by thinking of them, visiting the cemeteries where they are buried, telling our children about the wonderful people who fought for us. Some families do this while sitting at the grave sites of family members who are buried in one of the national cemeteries for these veterans.

So it is a time for remembering and mourning, not for partying. Telling people to be happy for such tragic losses is completely wrong.

[DaveJord]

For most veterans, (which I am, with 6 x combat tours) ... it is a day of remembrance in the honor of sacrifice. Not to God and country, but all the brothers and sisters that they service with and paid the ultimate sacrifice for.

It is not a joyous day, but it's not a day of mourning either. Its a day of remembrance, a reminder that every freedom we have was bought and paid for in blood. I do not wish people a Happy Memorial Day. I just recognize it in my own way.

[nolabels]

You bet.

That's how I convey my greetings on Memorial Day.

The holiday is in remembrance of those who have fought and died to preserve our freedoms.

What better way to honor those sacrifices than engaging in social activities with family and friends, as those who perished would if they were still here.

Their sacrifices allow us to pursue happiness.

Let not their sacrifices have gone in vain.

Happy Memorial Day!

[SamIam96]

It is not ok to say "happy Memorial Day". Today is one of the saddest days of the year. In my city, there are 10s of thousands of flags remembering the men and women that died for our country.

Please remember their gift with the silent respect and dignity they deserve. When you see a veteran living under a bridge, thank him or her. Their sacrifice is equally noble.

[Massageman]

I typically say something like, "enjoy your day off tomorrow" (when at a store, etc the day before). I am more likely to ask if they are doing anything special: parade, having family over, visiting Vets in a hospital (yes- I know- save that for Veterans' Day).

[Apple1996]

Nah that would be similar to saying happy 9/11. Like it's just something you wouldn't say out of respect to those who died and their family members

[BarryLiverstone]

Yes. Because Memorial Day is set aside to remember all those who sacrificed for our freedoms. Many fought and died so that we could enjoy life in the USA. So they wanted our happiness in that freedom and wanted us to live a better life than the alternative.


Make sense?

[BeMuse]

Armed Forces Day is for those still in uniform. Veterans Day is for those who hung up their uniform. Memorial Day is for those who never made it out of their uniform...

[AllAloneInTheWorld]

I would never say happy memorial day. Isn't that a day to remember those who fought and died in the war.

[WhitneySnow]

It’s ok to say it to an American. It’s a happy holiday which celebrates our veterans and the beginning of summer. Non-Americans might be confused if you say that to them.

[Bricealan]

Sometimes we have to wonder what we can celebrate without offending someone from another planet that doesn't celebrate the same holiday.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, okay to say Happy Memorial Day, after my late relatives who served time in the Army or Navy or being stationed all over the USA.

[Sam161]

I do share it with everybody I wish everybody a Happy Memorial Day with honors to everybody that fought for our freedom.

[Simslover92]

Nope I wouldn't say it because it is a day of mourning for families who lost their loved ones in service.

[strateguy632]

i say it, kuz not literal happy, just a greeting and like no lable wrote here.

[catiecatie]

Just be careful who you say it too. To me it’s just another Monday without work.

[Anonymous]

i mean there is surely nothing happy about the real meaning of memorial day, but yes i think it's okay to say

[Jazzy54]

Hmm for me, no. Since we’re honoring the dead, it’s a somber occasion.

[KostasKouvalis]

Someone wished me it at work today, so I wished it back. A day celebrating dead war criminals, certainly sounds like a happy one to me.

[CaptainSmartass]

The last Monday of May is the Spring Bank Holiday here. Its not really anything to celebrate, just a free day off.

Simples...

[msc545]

You can say that, but be aware that it is not a happy dy for people that have lost loved ones in the many wars.

[Kingofkings1992]

I wouldn’t advise saying that. Memorial Day is not exactly a celebratory holiday like Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. It’s about honoring and mourning those who died in service.