Mr Obama, this is for you

"I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask, 'Mother, what was war?'"

~Eve Merriam~

In the United States, we have two special days to honor and remember our military.  Why two? you might ask.  I say "why JUST two?"  Shouldn't our military be honored and remembered every day?  Of course!  But our two have specific goals.

Memorial Day is celebrated the last Monday in May and was created to honor and remember our war dead - those brave men and women who gave their lives for our country.  Veteran's Day is celebrated on November 11 year and is meant to honor our Veterans - those who served our country whether in war or time of peace.  Really, it shouldn't be that hard to tell the difference.  There's really only one thing you need to know in order to tell the difference: memorial - remembrance.

Does it sound like I'm talking to a bunch of elementary school children?  GOOD!  I'm hoping our president will see this.  Based on his latest campaign ad, he certainly needs to be told.  But don't take my word for it - watch the YouTube video of the ad and decide for yourself.  It's at the end.

Obama's Campaign Ad