The ho and jao
good thing we have a “no soliciting” sign in our hood...an no “gun free zone” sign
The author correctly rips Kammie for disremembering Memorial Day. Then he goes on to do the same
By and large, people don’t seem to understand the purpose of Memorial Day.
Frequently they start by thanking those who have served in the military. This isn’t the day for that. There are other days to thank those who have served (Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day).
memorial:
- something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc.,
- of or relating to the memory.
It is to remember and acknowledge those who gave their last full measure to protect and preserve the fundamental freedoms that we enjoy in this country.
The inscription on a granite monument at Normandy American Cemetery:
The American Cemetery at Colleville:
The Longest Night
At the top of the plateau overlooking Omaha Beach, gently sloping down to the sea, whence came the liberators, this plot of French soil has been given over in perpetuity to the United States. Here lie nearly 10,000 soldiers.
On a low wall, around the monument, figure the names of the 1,557 soldiers whose bodies were never found.
VISITOR,
Look how many of them there were
Look how young they were
They died for your freedom
Hold back your tears and keep silent.