It seems that they don't want freedom. I would say, have them serve in the Marine Corp. They want to do things the hard way, the Marines will gladly serve it up.
The long weekend is in our national calendar the semiofficial start of summer, the running of that American institution, the Indianapolis 500, and the Coca Cola 600.
The young men and women, regulars, reservists and guards, have fought this war dutifully, uncomplainingly and with civilized restraint. They are all volunteers and ask nothing of us other than they be remembered. It's little enough to ask.
Originally, the custom of decorating military graves began after the Civil War. After World War I what was known as Decoration Day was expanded to include all the nation's war dead. This is the 40th anniversary of the holiday being officially declared Memorial Day. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day.
Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected.
Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.
To have it end, with this crime is uncalled for..............
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