Nurses General Nursing
Published May 27, 2013
Brian, ASN, RN
3 Articles; 3,695 Posts
Thanks to all the service men and woman, and especially the nurses who have served our country and sacrificed their lives for our freedom!
Nurses, we hope you have a good memorial day, especially all of you who are working today!
What are some of your Memorial Day traditions you do?
subee, MSN, CRNA
1 Article; 5,478 Posts
OH, the irony of the work "Happy" imposed on and endless rows of graves. Memorial Day is one of those bittersweet holidays that we have when people should reflect and be grateful. Saying "Happy Memorial Day" is like saying Happy Yom Kippur.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
1 Article; 20,908 Posts
Esme, I don't know how to upload pictures to AN but a photo of monuments dedicated to nurses in war would be terrific. I've seen a few and they are always poignant.
Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN
11,304 Posts
Yeah, the addition of the word "happy" to this holiday is causing a brouhaha on FB.
Might want to change that word.
We had a meaningful day. Attended two ceremonies at local cemeteries with my in-laws. Father-in-law was in the Navy on a Destroyer Escort.
Flags were placed on a the graves of servicemen and women who died during service to our country. A short speech, a prayer, and TAPS played.
Memorial Day History
"Remembering and honoring ... THAT is what Memorial Day is truly all about!"
tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN
83 Articles; 5,923 Posts
The Nurse's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery where many military nurses are buried.
mizfradd, CNA
295 Posts
Thank you to all who have served and still serve!!
In remembrance:
Wow! Thank you TN.
Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN
2,722 Posts
Off today, but did doubles this weekend.
Happy day to B and everybody here!
bratmobile
103 Posts
My husband, an LTC in the US Army who just returned from Afghanistan literally broke down crying
My husband an LTC in the US Army who just returned from Afghanistan literally broke down crying[/quote']..Because its not a happy occasion for those who serve. It's a day of remembering those lost.
..Because its not a happy occasion for those who serve. It's a day of remembering those lost.
NutmeggeRN, BSN
2 Articles; 4,625 Posts
Had the privelege of working with some of our vets as I work in LTC. Got to talk to them personally about their experiences.