I took my Girl Scout daughters to put flags at a military cemetery yesterday. We don’t have any military in our immediate family (my mom’s brother fought in Korea), but it’s important for all of us to recognize the sacrifices made for our freedom.
This is one of many things I love about this strip. Many strips will be Memorial Day-themed this weekend. But Mr. Basset never seems to forget the purpose of the day, or the reason for the season, as it were. Kudos to him, and many thanks to our veterans for all they’ve done.
(BTW, this is not to imply that no other strip has recognized out veterans, I’m sure Mr. Basset isn’t alone, just thankful that he does)
I love this strip – consistently. Thank you for such a gentle, concise, caring, real, sweet, loving and fabulous comic strip. It makes my Sunday for sure! The way that you portray a boy and his dog is the way that the relationship between every person and their dog should be. It is awesome. Today’s (day before Memorial Day) was wonderful. Thank you!!
comicgos almost 11 years ago
One must practice their salute!
Catfeet Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Thank you, Brian, Red, and Rover, for honoring our fallen ones.
GeorgeInAZ almost 11 years ago
Great strip, sir!
AppletonCC almost 11 years ago
: ^ )
GROG Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Nice, Brian.
ljkulik almost 11 years ago
My dad would have loved this one – thanx!
scottie4851 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
A salute to my Dad and Grandfathers too!
Herb Thiel Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Very nice. Thanks. Not everyone remembers any more.
Burnside217 almost 11 years ago
Love it.
gs72083 almost 11 years ago
why wait till Monday to fly the flag
lightenup Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I took my Girl Scout daughters to put flags at a military cemetery yesterday. We don’t have any military in our immediate family (my mom’s brother fought in Korea), but it’s important for all of us to recognize the sacrifices made for our freedom.
T_Lexi almost 11 years ago
Splendid; Red and Rover are the best! ☆☆☆☆☆
Perkycat almost 11 years ago
I think we all remember and feel deeply. This is the greatest country because of the sacrifices of too many.
SMhahaha1 almost 11 years ago
This is really nice.. thanks for remembering ….wish the other comic strips had…love you two guys…
asklud almost 11 years ago
Very touching tribute…
BTW, congrats to Brian for winning the Reuben Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strip!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Lovely tribute! My mom was a Lt. in the Army Nurse Corps during WW2 and continued taking care of others for over 40 years as a Registered Nurse.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Congratulations Brian! Good job on winning a Rueben! You deserve it!
The Life I Draw Upon almost 11 years ago
Nice.
JettaJ almost 11 years ago
You made me cry, bless you.
boudecea almost 11 years ago
Brilliant!
RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Speaking as a veteran, thank you Brian…
Freckles75 almost 11 years ago
Beautiful! This brought tears to my eyes.
veginarian almost 11 years ago
Great for Memorial Day. Thank you. My Dad served in the Navy, and my husband is retired Army.
JCDaly almost 11 years ago
This is one of many things I love about this strip. Many strips will be Memorial Day-themed this weekend. But Mr. Basset never seems to forget the purpose of the day, or the reason for the season, as it were. Kudos to him, and many thanks to our veterans for all they’ve done.
(BTW, this is not to imply that no other strip has recognized out veterans, I’m sure Mr. Basset isn’t alone, just thankful that he does)
storey2sofia almost 11 years ago
As a dog owner I enjoy your strip very much and today must be the most memorable. Thank you.
BLLovesDogs almost 11 years ago
I love this strip – consistently. Thank you for such a gentle, concise, caring, real, sweet, loving and fabulous comic strip. It makes my Sunday for sure! The way that you portray a boy and his dog is the way that the relationship between every person and their dog should be. It is awesome. Today’s (day before Memorial Day) was wonderful. Thank you!!
rico suave almost 11 years ago
I love it when Red and Rover visits his Uncle Jimmy every Memorial Day.