Well at least the lyin’ king will give a shout out to all the troops serving overseas this Memorial Day. And a special thanks to all the corpse-man too.
The loss of the respect given to various holidays began many years ago when Congress decided to move the recognition to create three day weekends.
Just like words, holidays have meaning and, unfortunately, they can be reduced (polluted?) by moving them. When I was growing up there was only one “floating” holiday - Thanksgiving - that was tied to the fourth Thursday in November. If a holiday fell in the middle of the week it was still celebrated and everyone knew it was special. If it fell on the weekend - oh well. But the day was always special and was remembered and celebrated as such.
So the author believes that when people BBQ, go shopping, or have friends and family over, that somehow dishonors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice?
Should people remain solemn the entire day?
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1978 OSWEGO VALLEY NEWS PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS the contributions of individual men may not be recorded in the ledgers of history for the world to recognize and remember, yet are the bases for whatever steps forward have been made in a civilized society; and
WHEREAS the contributions of individual men may be quiet, unpublicized, and without material reward yet have the impact of inspiration, respect and positive influence on the lives of everyone touched by their presence; and
WHEREAS Walter J . Buell, died on March 20, 1978 after a long and giving life to family, friends and to the veterans of our community, was just such a man—quiet, gentle, but unswerving in his service to others; and
WHEREAS Walter J . Buell, never a veteran himself but the grandson of a Civil War Veteran, worked in respect of his father’s contribution in the service of his country by his own personal service on behalf of the Sons of Veterans organization and as President of the Fulton Veterans Council;
WHEREAS Walter J . Buell is remembered by all who knew him as travelling miles during Memorial Day seasons to make certain that every veteran’s grave in every cemetery for many miles around was marked with an American flag; and maintained constant personal contact with the members of the area’s veterans organizations, working actively in the best interest of those who fought for their country;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED in this Memorial Day period of remembrance that Walter J. Buell also be remembered and recognized as a man of consequence, a man of gentle manners, but strong conviction who gave without thought of reward or personal recognition, who participated actively in every Memorial Day observance throughout his adult life, and it made a difference in the quality of life for those whose lives touched his.
Percy E. Patrick Mayor City of Fulton
When someone thanks me for my service in the Corps at the local parade I very graciously thank them and tell them "It Was My Priviledge", and I don't tell them that the parade and services are for patriot men and women who did not make it home, perhaps I should.
I give thanks that people are remembered, correctly or not, because I thought that what we experienced when we came home in 66-72 would become the norm. Thanks to my brothers who stood should to shoulder at the Gatherings of Eagles SDS and International ANSWER today is not as bad as I thought it would be.
May God Bless America.....................Semper Fi
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“What a tragedy that today so many citizens are willing to surrender these irreplaceable treasures to an American Idol tyrant. “
What does American Idol have to do with it?
