Thread by @mikelking

Unfortunately too many Americans don’t even know why we celebrate Memorial Day… Worse they confuse it with Veteran’s Day. Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has DIED, serving in the American armed forces.

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2. While it’s nice to be remembered consider this... thanking a veteran or active duty service member for their service on this holiday is akin to wishing they were dead. Thanking service members for their service is actually what Veteran’s Day is for.

3. Is a time to remember our brothers and sisters in arms who have given the ultimate sacrifice. As a member of the @AmericanLegion I have attended numerous rememberance ceremonies at past member’s graves and with my post placed flags, read speeches in salute of their passing...

@AmericanLegion 4. This holiday started as a remembrance for the losses incurred during the Civil War the most egregiously bloody and divisive war in our entire nations history. 620,000 Americans died in that conflict.

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@AmericanLegion 5. A combined 1,264,000 American soldiers have died in the nation's wars.

@AmericanLegion 6. No matter how you intend to celebrate it is those fallen service members that have ensured the freedoms ALL of us enjoy. Please take at least a moment to remember them at some point this weekend.

@AmericanLegion 7. One last nugget, for those who claim that third party have never mattered… 1860

Abraham Lincoln, Republican Party: 39.8%
Stephen A. Douglas, Northern Democratic Party: 29.5%
John C. Breckenridge, Southern Democratic Party: 18.1%
John Bell, Constitutional Union Party: 12.6%

@AmericanLegion 8. And for those of you who were not paying attention here's a list of retailers offering discounts this weekend => usatoday.com/story/money/20…

@AmericanLegion 9. Applebee's: Through May 31, participating restaurants are offering active, retired military servicemembers and their families to dine and receive 10% off their bill. Also for the month of May, get the Dollarita margarita for $1 at participating restaurants nationwide.

@AmericanLegion 10. Chuck E. Cheese's: Military families including active-duty, National Guard, reservists and retired service members get special deals year-round when they show their Common Access Card, Uniformed Services ID Card or Dependent ID Card at restaurants.

@AmericanLegion 11. Outback Steakhouse: Through Monday, active military, veterans, police officers and firefighters with valid state or federal identification get 20% off. There’s also a 10% everyday Heroes Discount for servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters.

@AmericanLegion 12. Hooters: Veterans and active military eat free from a special menu Monday with a military identification and drink purchase. Hooters also offers a daily 10% military discount and a special 20% military discount every Tuesday throughout the year at participating locations.

@AmericanLegion 13. Texas de Brazil: Veterans and active duty military get 50% off lunch or dinner Memorial Day through May 29 with military IDs. Plus up to eight guests get 20% off their meals.

@AmericanLegion See tweet 8 for the complete list

I think we need a @threadreaderapp unroll of this explanation of What Memorial Day actually is...