This is for the many people out there who still don't know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Hope this helps.
Memorial Day (observed on the last Monday in May) is a day to remember and honor military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, particularly those who gave their lives in battle or from wounds sustained in service. It originated after the Civil War as “Decoration Day,” when people placed flowers and decorations on the graves of fallen soldiers. It became a federal holiday in 1971. It is focused on remembrance: many people visit national cemeteries, place flags on graves, attend ceremonies, and observe a National Moment of Remembrance. It is not a day to thank living veterans for their service.
Veterans Day (observed on November 11 every year) honors all who have served honorably in the U.S. military, both living and deceased, in wartime or peacetime. It began as Armistice Day in 1919 to mark the end of World War I (the armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918). It was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 by President Eisenhower. The focus is on gratitude and appreciation: parades, speeches, and events thank veterans for their service and sacrifice. It is not limited to those who died in combat.
There are many cool things about Justin Jefferson, but one of them is that for all of his personality and marketability, he really is a massive student and learner of the WR craft.
#Vikings OL Brian O’Neill on JJ McCarthy:
“If I was judged after my first 10 games in the NFL, I’m not playing right now. It’s still so fresh, and he’s only going to continue to get better… you hear the term lose the locker room. He had the locker room more than anybody I’ve seen ever.”
(Via @greenlight)