While watching a televised interview of former Pastor, Army Chaplain and current VA Secretary Doug Collins he said it better than I could. “When conducting services for a lost service member I often say we don’t celebrate their death, but that they lived. (Paraphrased)
I urge everyone not to wish “Happy Memorial Day” as the loss of one military service member (active, reserve or national guard) is not a happy occasion for the teammates, family or friends.
Among America’s current national holidays that honor our military there is often confusion over Memorial Day and Veterans Day (VA):
Memorial Day (last Monday in May), military personnel who died in the service of their country (particularly in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle
Veterans Day (11am, November 11th), (originally Armistice Day end of WWI) 1918, to thank and honor all those who served in the military (living and dead) who sacrificed and have done their duty in the United States Armed Forces – RTM.
I am the Real Truckmaster:
1. I am a born-again Christian (a sinner saved by the grace of God).
2 I am a retired US Army Transportation Sergeant First Class (E-7), my last position of assignment was as the "Truckmaster" of the US Army Transportation Motor Pool in Yokohama Japan (1989-90).
3. I am an amateur military historian.
4. I am a Thailand Veteran of the Vietnam War.
5. I detest "Politics as Usual".
6. I'm pro-life (Abortion is murder) and there is no justification or excuse for it.
7. I believe that we must place the security and welfare of America First!
Clarification of Real Truckmaster Blogs
For those who follow my blog posts on RTM blogs let me clarify and clear up some confusion.
I write highlighting the inconsistencies and hypocrisy of the far-left's war on anything Trump.
There are too many willing to argue without merit and I would be remiss attempting to argue against their ignorance, they have way too much experience.
My writings are my personal opinion intended to be educational in nature, a bit humorous, satirical, while being informative providing food for thought, which is sorely lacking today. For those who find my posts offensive, I am truly sorry, you have the right NOT to read them as have many before you. I will not attempt to change your mind politically, but provide the opportunity to show something you may wish to consider, thereby illuminating prejudice and misinformation! - I am the Real Truckmaster!
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