Marco Islanders joined the rest of the country in paying their respects to those who have fallen in battle defending our nation during ceremonies held on Monday, May 27, hosted by the island’s American Legion Post 404.
It’s unfortunate, however, that many tend to associate Memorial Day as being the same as Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a celebration of the men and women who have served our nation in uniform over the years, regardless of the branch, whether as a Reservist or National Guard member.
The Memorial Day Ceremony, however, is a solemn time in which the nation pays its respects to those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in battle to protect our liberties and the ideals of democracy all over the world.
Memorial Day was born out of a desire to honor the dead from the Civil War, and after the end of World War I, it was changed to Memorial Day to honor all fallen soldiers of our nation, regardless of the conflict. World War I raged from the summer of 1914 to the fall of 1918 and resulted in over 53,400 U.S. casualties. A total of 16 million total deaths and 20 million civilian and military personnel were wounded during that war, making it one of the deadliest conflicts ever known to humankind.
The deadliest conflict for American Military personnel resulted in over 400,000 casualties during World War II. The Korean War saw 36,000 U.S. military service members killed, and the Vietnam conflict saw another 58,220 casualties. Another 7,000 U.S. Service members have died in the post-9/11 wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. An additional 8,000 U.S. contractors have been killed during those conflicts.
Over the years, Marco Island has been very lucky to have two fine organizations serving veterans. First, the local VFW Post 6370 was opened to all military members who have served honorably during times of conflict. It was absorbed within the VFW Post in Golden Gate due to declining enrollment and many of its members found the commute to Golden Gate difficult in the dark.
The second is the newly formed American Legion Post 404, which is open to all former military personnel regardless of their time or place of service, so long as they served honorably. The Post has assumed responsibility for both the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonial duties. You may visit their website at www.marcoislandpost404.org
Memorial Day started as a somber day of remembrance, a day when Americans went to cemeteries and placed flags or flowers on the graves of our war dead. It is a day to remember our family members and loved ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The American Legion Post 404 appreciates your support in honoring our lost brothers and sisters.
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