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10 Memorial Day Traditions That Are More Meaningful Than a BBQ

American soldiers look to one of their favorite pastimes, football, to provide happiness while stationed overseas. Take some time this weekend to show your appreciation for all they have done to protect your freedom and values.

May. 25, 2013 The Stir

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Do you have your big barbecue planned? Great! So now what are you doing to celebrate the actual holiday?

America, please don’t disappoint me. You know why most of us have Monday off, don’t you? So we can actually honor those who have died in all American wars? The brave who gave their lives so that we may live in the land of the free?

Feel free to scarf down a few burgers and hoist a few beers, but do me a favor and add at least one of these real Memorial Day traditions to the list.

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