99% cannot name one of the heroes in Iraq.
Thank you Mr. Press and your pressies. You have collectively brought this about. By choice.
I know what you’re saying but my wife and I can (remember names). Some are on “the Wall” and others served in Iraq with our son on his first deployment, we remember them well. We love ‘em and will never forget them. We have been honoring Memorial Day in our family since I can remember and that tradition has carried on and our kids damned well continue it as well (of course, our soldier does, goes without saying).
This Memorial Day, I’ll play the pipes for CPL Billy Long at Arlington, we’ll be there with his step-Dad and mother. No, not as an official thing but to honor him and for love and friendship for those left behind.
CPL Billy Long was with the “Old Guard” at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier until he reenlisted because he said that he had to “do his part too”. He did, he was killed trying to help total strangers rebuild their government. We remember, we will always remember and I know you will too.