I suspect it is not meant to be taken so literal.

After a somber military memorial, for some it a day off work and the unofficial start of summer, a day spent with family, remembrances, barbecues and fun. It generally ends happy because the in-laws get out of my house by 7, kids are worn out from all-day playing, weather has usually been nice, I didn't have to scramble to buy anyone presents and most respectfully shut their traps about politics. A mini holiday, of sorts. Happiness. And honoring service members who died so we can do all the above.