Summary: Housekeeping:<br> <br> * If you value what I do, just head over to <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/support">theprepperpodcast.com/support</a><br> <br> * if you buy from amazon, go to <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/amazon">theprepperpodcast.com/amazon</a> instead<br> <br> <br> * Don’t forget to give me a review at <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/itunes">theprepperpodcast.com/itunes</a> and you could win a consulting call with me. (You must email me with subject: Podcast Review so I can contact you… This includes any past or new reviews if you want to be able to win.)<br> <br> Related Blog Posts:<br> <a href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/05/28/what-to-do-for-memorial-day-visiting-a-memorial-cemetery/">What to Do for Memorial Day, Visiting a Memorial Cemetery</a><br> <a href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/05/27/meaning-about-us-veteran-memorial-day-honor-date-story/">The Meaning About US Veteran’s Memorial Day, Honor, The Date, and The Story</a><br> What is the Meaning of Memorial Day for Many People?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Most people see it as Thank a Veteran Day.<br> Some people see it as Wear Something Patriotic Day.<br> Almost everyone sees it as Grill-Out With the Family Day.<br> Almost the same number of people will see it as Take the Family to the Beach (Lake) Day.<br> What Date is Memorial Day Celebrated and Why?<br> The holiday used to be on May 30th every year.<br> In 1968, it was moved to the last Monday of the month to give people a three-day weekend.<br> There are some veteran groups that would like to see the weekend disappear, because it became just another family holiday, and the real meaning or remembrance is disappearing.<br> What is the True Meaning of Memorial Day?<br> Memorial Day isn’t about veterans, what you wear, grilling out, or going to swim.<br> Memorial Day is somber.<br> The purpose is to remember the fallen.<br> People fought and died for “liberty” and “freedom” for us!<br> A Memorial Day Story about the Sacrifice of a Soldier<br> <br> Tommy (A true story), please share this with EVERYONE.<br> Tommy was 17 years of age.<br> <br> * He was in INDOC, which is where you are pledged to pledge.<br> <br> At 18, he signed papers and swore an oath to defend the constitution of the United States.<br> <br> * This was against enemies foreign and domestic.<br> * He meant every single word of the oath.<br> * He CHOSE to protect us at great cost<br> * If there was an order, he would follow it<br> <br> * He understood SACRIFICE<br> <br> <br> * Salute him, applaud his service, tell him thank you, shake his hand, and MOVE out of his way when he walks down the street.<br> <br> At 18, He went to boot camp.<br> <br> * He drilled, exercised, and marched.<br> * He had been tested in war simulations for what he learned, physical strength, and tenacity.<br> * He passed… He was tough.<br> * At the end of boot camp he was proud and so were his parents.<br> <br> He came home on leave.<br> <br> * He visited<br> * Everyone hugged him and applauded him<br> * They asked him what the army was like.<br> <br> He went to school after leave.<br> <br> * He learned a useful trade<br> * Then he visited home again<br> <br> Then he was sent to join his platoon.<br> <br> * Almost immediately after, they were given orders to go to Iraq.<br> * He wasn’t excited about this, but it was his duty and he never complained.<br> * He did very well and gained rank quickly (pay and authority).<br> <br> He was given a new job of Gunner for the Lieutenant’s Humvee because he was one of the best shots.<br> Warning that the below is graphic.<br> One day, they were traveling. They were the second Humvee.<br> <br> * Sargent Gomez was driving.<br> <br> The first Humvee was hit by an Explosively Formed Penetrator (EFP).<br> <br>
