Memorial Day is coming up and there are many traditions that go along with the occasion. Of course, it’s kind of the unofficial start of summer (the official one being Thursday, June 20th), so there will be lots of summer activities. Many people will be using the long weekend to go on vacation. The beaches, lake shores and mountain resorts will surely be packed this weekend.
However, many of us will spend Memorial Day weekend at home, maybe having friends or family over and maybe we’ll fire up the grill. Personally I think it’s the perfect way to honor and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and our way of life.
Some people like to watch a military-themed movie to help remember some of those sacrifices that made this country what it is today. Of course, these are just Hollywood’s palatable versions of how things go in times of war. But, it’s what we have and sometimes it helps to try to understand what our servicemembers go through.
Admittedly, I haven’t seen a lot of military-themed movies. But, I’ve put together a list of my favorites. Maybe you can find one to stream this weekend while you’re enjoying a burger or dog and an ice-cold summer beverage.
