I agree...completely. And, without trying to get political...I support our troops regardless of whether I believe in the need for whatever war they are fighting...I never, ever, want to see our troops treated like they were in the Vietnam era.
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I hang my flag outside every Memorial weekend (all US holidays, but this one is always special). I have a POW bracelet that my grandmother bought for all us g-kids. I wore it every Memorial weekend (til last) as a reminder of the Vietnam War and what our service men came home to...which was nothing. My bracelet cracked in half & I need it welded, but my guy is Maj. R. Norlan Daughtrey, US Air Force, from Texas. He spent 8 years in the Hanoi Hilton and was one of the first group of POW's released. I remember seeing his name in the newspaper when they had a list of released servicemen.
He passed away in 05, and I found his son's name and address and I sent him a note this year for Memorial Day. (the internet is a wonderful tool!) Just a little something to let him know that his Fathers' service has not been forgotten, even if it is from someone he'd never met.
Imhotrodcrazy, i think you have a lovely thought and I totally support saying a prayer for those would have protected the USA and served our country. I got a new appreication a few years ago - took my son to DC and saw the vietnam wall. I never cried so much in my life. Touching. absolutely touching. Powerful as well, as we walked to look at the names, and it the wall grew taller and taller and taller. My son was about 8 at the time and he understood why i was crying. The average age of a solider was about 18, ten years from his age. How very young. Tears are running down my eyes even thinking about.
On this board, I'd like to salute Marinevietvet for serving our country! You are very much appreciated inside myficoland and outside!
Happy Memorial day everyone.
A very happy Memorial Day to all our veterans! If it weren't for your service, I'd likely never have had a paying job, own my own home, or be able to vote and likely drive.
I toast a salute to you all!
She flies in your honor!
