Many people view it as the start of summer, but it’s also a day to honor the brave men and women we’ve lost over the years. We asked 9&10 followers what they do on this holiday. Here’s what you told us:
Soldier traditions
Putting flowers on the graves of family members.
- Philip Spaulding
We watch the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS.
- Dean Botek
I remember those in my family, and the friends I served with that lost their lives while serving.
- Mac MacIntyre
Attending a memorial ceremony. Because everyone should take time out of their day to Remember, Respect and Reflect upon their sacrifices.
- Jacqueline Gleaton-Ryba
Understanding each year what it’s meant for
- Gerry Corbat
A bit of both
My tradition is to think that I can go fishing and then arriving at the lake to see it packed with tubers and skiers without even a single parking spot left. I repeat it almost every year. It’s a do first, think later holiday for me. That’s followed up by a cookout and listening to stories from the vets in attendance. Then it’s beer-thirty until bedtime.
- David Luster
Relaxing
We dodge the rain (always rains on Memorial weekend in NoMi) and the crowds. A day off work to enjoy!
- Toni Fisher
I get mad because I can’t find my grill brush.
- Wes Riley
Camping
- Becky Bardocz
Gardening
- Hannah R Clark
WANT TO PARTICIPATE? We’ll post our next Question of the Week on the 9&10 Facebook page on Monday, so be on the lookout for it!