A somber post today. I’ve been ticked off by recent news articles about vandals damaging several Memorial Day displays; a couple at cemeteries. What is wrong with these people?
I know it’s a tiny minority but it riles me that these miscreants exist at all. Karma needs to smack them in the head.
Men and women have DIED for our country when we needed them most. I suppose the concept of death is alien to younger people, but when you see enough of it, you come to grasp the enormity of that sacrifice. Someday we’ll all cross that bridge. Give a care to those who did it willingly for their families, for their brothers and sisters at arms, and for their country.
Their families still grieve for them. Both should be respected and honored.
Are you a veteran or do you have anyone in the military? Are you traveling this holiday? It’s estimated 38 million Americans will be traveling over Memorial Day. Wow!
Stay safe.
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I too am appalled at reports like this. I think respect has been lost in the world these days. That and commonsense and kindness. I am thankful for those who serve and grateful for those who gave their lives in doing so.
Betty
Betty: I don’t know what’s changed, other than technology and population growth. Is society too removed from reality? It’s a sad testament.
There are so many things that should be sacred but just aren’t any more.
I hope your day is blessed. 🙂
Thank you, Angela. I hope your day is equally blessed and you get to spend time with the kiddo relaxing. You deserve it.
No traveling this year. Not even a BBQ with friends. Just a quiet day. Seems kind of strange.
Stacy: It’s quiet by me too. I think a lot of my neighbors are traveling. We’re staying put.
Hope your hubby is continuing to improve.
The vandals who destroy memorials – I always wonder what they’re so mad at.
Glad you’re safe at home – holiday traffic can be a nightmare!
Jenny: Is it anger or are they acting out because they’re not the center of attention?
I only hope they get caught and receive the toughest sentence.
There are ugly people in the world. Memorial Day in America, the Poppy and the Cenotaph over here are rightly sacred – even if you despise the politicians who initiate conflict.
Mike: True. I get annoyed with politicians when they mouth off some banal sentiment. It’s too rehearsed, too canned to sound sincere, but I’m adamant that as a people we should revere those who fight for us and those who die for us.