@happyroo_bunji wrote:
@*jimmeh* wrote:It is a tribute to those that served and also marks the end of WW1. So is seen as a happy occasion.
Memorial is a holiday to salute those who gave their lives.
I don't think I've ever heard Happy memorial day. Although they gave their lives for the freedoms of others I'd think they'd want us to happy for that.
And good point about Easter, applies to Merry Christmas also. I'd say the line above applies to them too.
Jimmeh here Nov 11 was originally to remember those who died in WW1, now it is to remember those who have died in all wars/conflicts.
ANZAC day is our day to thank those who served.
Jimmeh, how would you feel if some moron said to you "Happy Sept 11" ?
You said it was a mostly American site and here it means something different. It's for the survivors (a good thing, yes) the end of a war (another good thing). As much as we are alike in many things there are differences. Just because we speak the language (sort of, lol) I think a lot of you apply your morals and ways of thinking to us.
That can only create hostility. I've read here many times people saying about other countries, "it's a different culture and we should understand and respect that (death penalties for drugs, chopping the hands of thieves, ect.). Countries are like people and grow up differently.
How can remembering war and those who served in wars be a happy thing?
The happy part is that it ended.
Maybe I am just over analysing this,
Maybe not. I've never said it because it does seem a bit weird. There was a Happy Vets day thread on the US ebay and one person mentioned what you said (I think it was a Canadian....hard to tell, it was a sock). Everyone ignored it, so it's obviously acceptable.
Knowing how some if not all of you feel about it, I would never say it to any of you. Some cultures even celibrate funnerals, even here (New Orleans, Italians, etc) I've been to the Italian ones. Before my time they would lay the body out in the living room (living room lol) and then have a party on the roof....lots of food and drinking.
Jimmeh, how would you feel if some moron said to you "Happy Sept 11" ?
Big difference between people who died fighting and innocent men women and children being murdered. BUT....if someone said it not being a wise *** I'd explain why it's so offensive. If they meant it to antagonize me...are they a man and within arms length?
THAT is my longest post ever....any typos? 
