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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK
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Finn and Currey were later joined by Oresko, who lives in Cressville in northern New Jersey.
Oresko said the weekend gathering was in honor of Finn's 100th birthday, and gave the men a chance to reunite with old friends on the traditional date for Memorial Day.
"Memorial Day is the 30th, no matter what they say," Oresko said.
Formerly known as Decoration Day, the day set aside to honor the nation's war dead was originally observed May 30. A federal law passed in 1967 officially changed the name to Memorial Day, and the next year Congress moved the observance to the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend.
Some veterans feel the switch is the reason many Americans equate Memorial Day with barbecues and family gatherings, rather than remembering military members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
"I liked the old way," Currey said. Finn, however, said he didn't mind either way.
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JJ,
Thank You for posting this story. I have someone in my family who will enjoy hearing it...
Legends indeed. WWII Vets are like that...
Holly