Said state of affairs when I believe that Prince Harry has and shows infinitely more respect for our military and fallen soldiers than out own GD _resident.
Consanguinity, as Churchill said.
Prince Harry is an actual combat veteran and showed incredible class by honoring US war dead in this way. This is a direct contrast to Obama who has snubbed the Brits at every turn.
Harry, would you become my son?
My great hope for the US’s future and “today’s generation” is that we have so many who have served that here is the core of a new foundation - ala Harry - being laid.
...”Since it started its global war on terror, there have been an enormous number of funerals there, and so many of them associated with battles that Prince Harry’s friends have been involved with too.”... Anyone catching the phrasing on this load of crap?
another reason to love this guy....
One thing can be said of the royal family is that they all served with dignity and honor, even their grandmother, the queen. Charles made a bit of a mess of his personal life but at least he raised two sons that serve with pride and he served himself with honor. They bring credit to their family and country.
We have Zero and Clinton. At least we had Reagan, Bush Sr and Jr to help balance them with three people who served with honor.
Say what you will...Even though Harry..and probably Will, had one or more youthful discretions, I really LIKE the young Royals. Will, Kate and Harry are (I hope) the face of the future. Their mother would be proud.
Thank you, Prince Harry.
This upcoming group of Royals appears to be a cut above what we’ve gotten used to. A great blessing for our friends in the UK.
This was a nice gesture. He should not have walked on the graves.
I just watched this on FOX...
While I think he was wonderful to commemorate our fallen, the celebrity-loving hordes in the back ground were despicable, disrespectful and disgusting. Snapping photos during “Taps”? Really people?
The country is doomed...
Thank you for posting the article. I found it very heart-warming, although I confess that some of the comments in this thread have diluted the feeling a little.
A passionate and genuine opinion should always be listened to and respected. Therefore I am trying - and failing - to understand the small selection of negative remarks (on Free Republic of all places!) generated by Prince Harry’s visit to Arlington today.
Harry has been accused of the following:
Of taking part in a ‘PR Stunt.’ - Harry is not a politician. He has no need to take part in any such stunt. What would he possibly have to gain?
Of exhibiting ‘unnatural emotionalism.’ - The British are usually accused of being too buttoned-up and unemotional. I think Harry was showing respect here. As has been already mentioned, he visited a grave of a young man he knew.
Of being a ‘supposed combat vet.’ - There is no ‘supposed’ about it. His military record is quite clear. Despite the media’s best efforts, Harry has managed to serve his country honorably. I am quite sure that many Americans who encountered, and served alongside, Harry in Helmand would vouch for that.
Of the ‘sin’ of being a British Prince he is undoubtedly guilty. He could not choose his birth any more than you or I could. He chose to serve his Queen (who also happens to be his grandmother, of course) and Country in the Armed Forces, following in a long line of tradition. It means a lot to him.
I am very puzzled by the comment:
“And, lest we forget, a lot of very gutsy, honorable, forward thinking Patriots risked everything so we could be free of this monarchy and it’s country...
We must never forget!!!”
I’m not aware that Harry was attempting to drag the nation back under the wing of the Monarchy. I also think that that is some selective memory. Never forget the Revolutionary War, of course, but also never forget the many times since that the British and Americans have stood together, and died together, for the cause of freedom.
A cause that Prince Harry has fought for, and was attempting to pay respect to, today. I for one salute him for it.
But perhaps I have misunderstood some of the negative comments. If so, my sincerest apologies.