I posted it because I thought the previous thread (on which I didn't post) had valid points from both sides. I felt this was confirming some of those points just a few days after that thread was active. Sorry for including it in the news column.
Cool. I would have just added it to the existing thread.
Google's best point was that the logos are meant to be light and fun, and making a Solemn Memorial Day tribute of of their corporate logo did not seem appropriate.