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Sorry, but I cannot be around “memorial services” that use “gun salute”, and almost all do. Memorial Day IS about saluting and honoring those who died., and I DO that. Veterans Day, is about “survivors”, which brings me to why I see Memorial Day as a reason to bring up those current “survivors”.
With 4, 5, or now even six deployments, in conditions, and exposure that FAR exceed WW II (average 10 days out of four years in “contact”) or even ’Nam, (256 days average “contact”) these folks are seeing MUCHLONGER exposure. They are also setting records, sad records, for suicides as a result.
That is why on this Memorial Day, I think of “dead men, and women, walking”. MOREHAS TO BE DONE!
Called "the Thomas Nast of his time" by The National Review magazine, Payne is an informed journalist whose investigative writing has also made national headlines.
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Litho stone said, 12 months ago
Nicely done Payne.
olfart said, 12 months ago
I urge all U.S. citizens (and those who plan to be) to go to a national cemetary today. Spend some time in quiet contemplation.
Billy Sargent
said, 12 months ago
Semper Fi
vwdualnomand said, 12 months ago
when the son asked his father if he was a hero, the father replied no i wasn’t, i served in the company of heroes.
we can be heroes, just for one day.
Ms. Ima said, 12 months ago
Amen. Support our troops 24/7/365.
zoidknight said, 12 months ago
The lucky ones come home alive.
dtroutma
said, 12 months ago
Sorry, but I cannot be around “memorial services” that use “gun salute”, and almost all do. Memorial Day IS about saluting and honoring those who died., and I DO that. Veterans Day, is about “survivors”, which brings me to why I see Memorial Day as a reason to bring up those current “survivors”.
With 4, 5, or now even six deployments, in conditions, and exposure that FAR exceed WW II (average 10 days out of four years in “contact”) or even ’Nam, (256 days average “contact”) these folks are seeing MUCH LONGER exposure. They are also setting records, sad records, for suicides as a result.
That is why on this Memorial Day, I think of “dead men, and women, walking”. MORE HAS TO BE DONE!
Ms. Ima said, 12 months ago
@dtroutma
Not everyone can properly respect Memorial day. Everyone to their personal beliefs.