Memorial Day is all about kicking back and enjoying the best of barbecue. Yet it;s also a time to honor our troops. The problem is we should be honoring them all year long and not just on one day.
If you can do anything, then treat a vet , whether it's a family, friend or neighbor once a week or more to a lunch or dinner. It doesn't;t have to be fancy. It could be an invite to sit down for dinner in your house. Make their favorite meal and dessert. This means more to them thank any restaurant fare. Its' also a great way for the kids to learn about American and military history. Another is helping out at veteran's clubs and local VFW's.
For those service people just coming home, a block party or backyard gathering would be welcomed. Organize a potluck where everyone brings something, from salads to dessert. Designate a main griller to handle cooking hamburgers and hot dogs. The service person and their families will appreciate the support as well as good homemade dishes. Another idea is giving the family a gift certificate to a restaurant. It would be a family friendly one or a fancy one for a much needed date night (also volunteer for baby sitting duties too).
It shouldn't;be be that we honor our local service people for just one day.It should be a year round practice. Honor them with food and celebration.
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