Just a guess, mxer, but do you have any idea how much data storage that would require, how much it would cost, and how many additional staff it would take to catalog & maintain the records?
As for only losing a vacation day, explain to your family why their vacation got cut short. The suspension will also have ramifications down the road when it comes to promotions or choice duty assignments. So it's not quite the slap on the wrist it may appear to be.