Does one say "happy memorial day"...?

[Bengalzona]

Memorial Day is sort of a hybrid between a holiday and an observance. We tend to think of a holiday as a celebration and an observance as a solemn occasion. We would all certainly agree that remembering our war dead is a solemn occasion. At the same time, I never met a single veteran who would have wanted the living constantly pining over their grave dressed in black. In my opinion, taking the kids out to the beach, having a barbecue, etc. IS honoring the freedom and lifestyle the veterans died protecting. A simple remembrance of the fallen is sufficient. Anything more is self-righteousness.

Do the things you enjoy. Say "Happy Memorial Day" if you want, and do it without guilt. Just take some time and remember their fallen in your heart and what the sacrifice was for, IMO.