Memorial Day. The day we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. But let us also remember those who’s experiences were so traumatic that their life is still a living hell and for some too much to bear. Let’s keep all of them in our thoughts and prayers, and hope their numbers will not grow. ☮
We can’t grow hydrangea (snowball bushes) here in the Rocky Mountains, the winters are too cold. One of the very few things I miss from growing up on the east coast.
In our thoughts this year let’s include the 18,000 Afghans who had our backs for 20 years as we conducted the Bush War of Futility. If we can find a mechanism and process for numerous illegals coming in then we can do everything necessary for those who earned a place here.
Get them over here and then do the screening and processing. If we could extract 200,000 Vietnamese after Saigon fell then 18,000 should be a cakewalk over the next couple of months.
While this is wonderful art and sentiment, the United States today is definitely NOT “at peace”. A different interpretation is that the dove is trying to get the hell out of here while there is still time and the fallen are turning in their graves. Remember: most of those since 1900 died fighting fascism. Antifa, if you will.
Growing up (now 86), I heard both Decoration Day and Memorial Day, and it was observed on May 30. The 1972 date is probably when it became a federally set Monday holiday.
pschearer Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Subtle. Beautiful.
Tyge Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Great Memorial Day strip Jimmy!
wjones almost 3 years ago
Everyone have a great Memorial Day/
More or Less Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Lovely. Thanks.
SpacedInvader Premium Member almost 3 years ago
A really nice touch.
mr , b almost 3 years ago
Yes
nosirrom almost 3 years ago
Memorial Day. The day we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. But let us also remember those who’s experiences were so traumatic that their life is still a living hell and for some too much to bear. Let’s keep all of them in our thoughts and prayers, and hope their numbers will not grow. ☮
Michael G. almost 3 years ago
Well done, Jimmy J. Let us have peace.
Jimmyk939 almost 3 years ago
Lest we forget
Yakety Sax almost 3 years ago
https://www.gocomics.com/agnes/2021/05/31
kunddog almost 3 years ago
Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing…
dv1093 almost 3 years ago
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DDrazen almost 3 years ago
Peace and flowers.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Beautiful message Jimmy. We often forget the many things we have to enjoy because of the sacrifices of those who gave their all for us
mountainclimber almost 3 years ago
We can’t grow hydrangea (snowball bushes) here in the Rocky Mountains, the winters are too cold. One of the very few things I miss from growing up on the east coast.
Outnumbered almost 3 years ago
The semblance is fragile and comes at a high price.
RadioDial Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Best thing we can do to honor those who did not come back home, is to be the type of American it was worth fighting and dying for.
admiree2 almost 3 years ago
Good one, JJ.
In our thoughts this year let’s include the 18,000 Afghans who had our backs for 20 years as we conducted the Bush War of Futility. If we can find a mechanism and process for numerous illegals coming in then we can do everything necessary for those who earned a place here.
Get them over here and then do the screening and processing. If we could extract 200,000 Vietnamese after Saigon fell then 18,000 should be a cakewalk over the next couple of months.
“No man left behind.”Donald Basenberg almost 3 years ago
A very nice Memorial Day strip. Thank you,
Mr. Johnson.aspengold9 almost 3 years ago
Beautiful. Thank you.
jarvisloop almost 3 years ago
As I tap this message, a neighbor is operating a noisy lawn mower.
I wish that he could have waited until tomorrow, but perhaps he has no choice.
Cincoflex almost 3 years ago
Says it all without a word. Thanks, Mr. Johnson!
GregSearcy almost 3 years ago
Thanks Jimmy, another great statement without words.
paranormal almost 3 years ago
Target practice completed?
cuzinron47 almost 3 years ago
And now you know why you’re still gardening, Janis.
ems4u247 almost 3 years ago
5 stars, Mr. J
caldcleugh76 almost 3 years ago
Perhaps the daisies should have been white for a red, white, blue arrangement.
metagalaxy1970 almost 3 years ago
Perfect.
flushed almost 3 years ago
All gave some, some gave all…
Back to Big Mike almost 3 years ago
Thank you. So thoughtful.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Don’t miss Red and Rover today. It delivers a tear and a smile at the same time:
https://www.gocomics.com/redandrover/2021/05/31
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Nice one♡ .
ScretWitch almost 3 years ago
To all my brethren – gone too soon. Till we meet again… Thank you and God Speed.
graham.barbara39 almost 3 years ago
PEACE
ScullyUFO almost 3 years ago
While this is wonderful art and sentiment, the United States today is definitely NOT “at peace”. A different interpretation is that the dove is trying to get the hell out of here while there is still time and the fallen are turning in their graves. Remember: most of those since 1900 died fighting fascism. Antifa, if you will.
Scoutmaster77 almost 3 years ago
Have a pleasant Memorial Day.
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Yes.
marvee almost 3 years ago
Growing up (now 86), I heard both Decoration Day and Memorial Day, and it was observed on May 30. The 1972 date is probably when it became a federally set Monday holiday.