Tim Cook marks Memorial Day with remembrance, and a message of gratitude

I really wish the United States would designate Memorial Day as a Day of Remembrance rather than a holiday, like Canada and European countries do with similar days of national acknowledgement of significant events. In the US the meaning of Memorial Day and Veterans Day have been diluted into simply being another day off work to take advantage of mattress sales and special deals on Amazon. I know it's only a matter of what you call it, and I don't advocate forcing anyone to shut down their business on days of remembrance, but perhaps more people would take more than one minute to consider what these days mean to all Americans regardless of political affiliation, country of origin or ancestry, or any of the many differences that distinguish us as individuals. I think Tim Cook fully understands the meaning, although posting it on a divisive platform (X) run by a radicalized leader makes me a little squeamish. At least his sentiment is clear.

He already looks tired and stressed.. 

He has to deal with this unhinged narcissist that unimaginably became President. What a world. 

dewme said:

I really wish the United States would designate Memorial Day as a Day of Remembrance rather than a holiday, like Canada and European countries do with similar days of national acknowledgement of significant events. In the US the meaning of Memorial Day and Veterans Day have been diluted into simply being another day off work to take advantage of mattress sales and special deals on Amazon. I know it's only a matter of what you call it, and I don't advocate forcing anyone to shut down their business on days of remembrance, but perhaps more people would take more than one minute to consider what these days mean to all Americans regardless of political affiliation, country of origin or ancestry, or any of the many differences that distinguish us as individuals. I think Tim Cook fully understands the meaning, although posting it on a divisive platform (X) run by a radicalized leader makes me a little squeamish. At least his sentiment is clear.

Agree fully. I hate seeing “Memorial Day Sale!!” In my inbox. That is plain disgusting. 

dewme said:

I really wish the United States would designate Memorial Day as a Day of Remembrance rather than a holiday, like Canada and European countries do with similar days of national acknowledgement of significant events. In the US the meaning of Memorial Day and Veterans Day have been diluted into simply being another day off work to take advantage of mattress sales and special deals on Amazon. I know it's only a matter of what you call it, and I don't advocate forcing anyone to shut down their business on days of remembrance, but perhaps more people would take more than one minute to consider what these days mean to all Americans regardless of political affiliation, country of origin or ancestry, or any of the many differences that distinguish us as individuals. I think Tim Cook fully understands the meaning, although posting it on a divisive platform (X) run by a radicalized leader makes me a little squeamish. At least his sentiment is clear.

There are many actual memorial-type Memorial Day events across the country every year. Events that people are able to attend (and do attend) because of the day off. Sure, some people do some mattress shopping (and that’s fine). But many people do actually go to memorial events on Memorial Day. I’ve been to a few in the past.