May 7, 2025 by The Simpsonville Sentinel

Mauldin Memorial Day Service set for 11am on the 26th

The City of Mauldin will hold a Memorial Day service at 11 am on May 26 at the Veterans Memorial at the Cultural Center. The keynote speaker is Lt Col Mike Ware.

Lt Col Mike Ware is a retired Air Force fighter pilot and airline pilot. He is a published author and motivational speaker. His passions include volunteering, writing, and golf. He and wife Suzanne have been married 47+ years, have three children and 10 grandchildren.

During his career he served as a Command Pilot-United States Air Force—3400+ flight hours in F-15 Fighter, AT-38, T-38, T-37

Assignments throughout the US and Europe.

He was also a Graduate of multiple Military Professional Schools. In civilian life he was a FedEx pilot: B727, DC10, Aide-de-Camp General Richard Lawson, DCINC European Command.●

What not to say on Memorial Day?

Don't wish anyone a “Happy Memorial Day” This is not Christmas – Memorial Day was not founded in joy with the promise of bringing glee each year. ...

Don't thank the current troops. ...

Don't disregard its importance. ...

Don't forget it exists. ...

Don't let politics keep you from rendering respect.

Instead of "Happy Memorial Day," consider using phrases that acknowledge the solemn and commemorative nature of the holiday. You could say "I will be remembering those who served," or "I'm thinking of those no longer with us." You could also opt for phrases like, "I hope you're having a meaningful day," or "Pausing to remember Memorial Day's purpose." These phrases acknowledge the holiday's purpose of honoring fallen service members without being overly celebratory.

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Mauldin Memorial Day Service set for 11am on the 26th

What not to say on Memorial Day?

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