To me, Memorial Day holds a bit more significance. To honor all that were killed during times of war also includes in my mind, civilians and people like contract workers that weren't actual military.
Believe me, Veterans Day is not far behind in importance because I am a Vietnam War era veteran and did lose some friends to that debacle. All in my family are veterans of one war or another so I do hold that day in reverance too.
Here's something for you guys to try. Walk through work, or the supermarket, or the park, or even the mall and ask people what their thoughts are on Memorial Day. I'm kinda thinking 7 out of 10 give the big dumb grin and say golly yeah, long weekend! I'm hoping that's not the case, but I sorta doubt it.
Anyhow, here's a couple of links for you to check out:
www.usmemorialday.org
www.va.gov/vetsday/
God Bless America