This is an "open thread" which is a chance for you to offer your thoughts on the topic du jour. In this case it's Memorial Day.
What does Memorial Day mean to you? Is there a Burlingame veteran that you would like to recognize?
Burlingame isn't quite old enough to have historic cemeteries like Colma, St. John's in San Mateo or the Union Cemetery in Redwood City so we don't have the civic ceremonies that correspond to those revered grounds, but we still remember.
What is your touchstone on this day?
The silence speaks volumes.
Posted by: tommy | May 29, 2009 at 08:12 PM
people do not have the luxury of memeories very anymore.
If they do, they may be to painful to recall...
I used to have a home..
I used to have a job..
I used to have heath insurance, for myself and my family.
Posted by: Holy Roller | May 30, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Oh come on now. People with good memories know that home ownership is still about 67% which is above the average for the last 25 years, unemployment at 8% is still lower than '83 and the same as '92 and the biggest threat to good health insurance for lots of people is whatever the government is planning to do next. You need to do some homework.
None of that has anything to do with Memorial Day. The silence is a real shame so I'll just say that it never to late to thank a living vet or remember one who has passed. If you can't manage that go watch the history channel for a couple hours and you will come around.
Posted by: Come on | May 31, 2009 at 12:07 AM
We give thanks in prayer at church- thanks at the Burlingame Lions Club- and anytime I see a person in uniform in Burlingame, I cross the street, greet them with a handshake and say, "God bless you."
Peter (Navy Brat) Garrison
Posted by: Peter Garrison | June 01, 2009 at 08:53 AM
I know it's not much, but I do display the flag on Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. I suppose that is, by implication, my way of saying thank you and honoring our vets. I also call my survuving relatives that have served and say thanks.
Posted by: Russ | June 01, 2009 at 12:21 PM
We drove our kids to the Golden Gate National Cemetery. The scouts put small flags on each of the tombstones and there is a ceremony for vets. Two young marines told us what Memorial Day means to them. For one, it was an opportunity to honor two of his fallen friends. We walked out with a better appreciation of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Posted by: JROC | June 02, 2009 at 07:19 AM
I was pleased to read the D-Day anniversary article in the Times on Saturday. John Simerman got out of the office, found some vets and talked to them. Well done.
Posted by: commuter | June 07, 2009 at 03:39 PM