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Here’s why you shouldn’t say 'Happy' Memorial Day — and what you should say instead

In order to understand Memorial Day, one must know what it is. The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs describes Memorial Day as “the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women.”

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What happened In order to understand Memorial Day, one must know what it is. The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs describes Memorial Day as “the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women.”.
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CenterHere’s why you shouldn’t say 'Happy' Memorial Day — and what you should say instead

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News Channel 4 (KFOR.com)News report · May 25, 6:27 PM

Here’s why you shouldn’t say 'Happy' Memorial Day — and what you should say instead

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In order to understand Memorial Day, one must know what it is. The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs describes Memorial Day as “the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its de...

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KTLANews report · May 25, 4:40 PM

Here’s why you shouldn’t say 'Happy' Memorial Day -- and what you should say instead

heresshouldnt

In order to understand Memorial Day, one must know what it is. Memorial Day is described by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs as “the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor...

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May 25, 4:40 PM: KTLA joined the source map.

May 25, 6:27 PM: News Channel 4 (KFOR.com) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.