[Frank Sheed]

Hugging the deadly device to his body, he dragged himself back to the rear of the aircraft and hurled the flare through the open cargo door. At that instant the flare separated and ignited in the air, but clear of the aircraft.

Someone above asked what they could do to salute our veterans? They mentioned that not even "poppies" are sold any longer. I say that we should read aloud a story like this at the dinner table on Memorial Day--a new one each year. Only by remembering those who have given "the last full measure" can we properly pay tribute to those who fought. And so it has been since the time of the first fallen warriors remembered by their mournful tribes.

[Frank Sheed]

Please post a Ping to your list! Memorial Day tribute to those who received the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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