A friend a graduate of VMI wrote to me this morning:
It is Memorial Day out here on the Left Coast. Surrounded by self-absorbed narcissist, Marxist/Socialist ‘progressives’ who believe the sun rises from their foreheads and sets… well, we won’t go further… there are still those who remember, and are grateful…
Was driving by the National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco yesterday afternoon, with our three-year-old daughter in her kid seat in the back. Of course, every headstone was already decorated with flags for today’s events. Even the small plaques, on the slope closest to the road, for those who had been cremated, were decorated. Much bigger flags flew at various intervals along the fences and walls.
Virginia said, ‘Daddy! Look at all the American flags!’
I explained to her that under every one of those gravestones is a soldier, sleeping forever, who once fought to protect us.
You could tell she was thinking about that, and for a moment she was silent.
And then she said, “Daddy, are their soldiers even under the little ones?”
Sometimes the kids are out in front of us… you know what I mean.
Remember those who are giving their all and risking life and limb for our security and freedom and remember those who answered the call and were made sacrifices upon the altar of freedom.
NE OBLIVISCARIS...DO NOT FORGET...
SEMPER FIDELIS....
In memoriam 1st Lt. Thomas Munro, Jr. , American by choice USAR 1942-1953 (1915-September 27 2003)
In memoriam Major Norman Eliasson, American by choice, USAR 1943-1970; 10th Armored Division Bastogne Bronze Star V with Valor 1944
In memoriam Sgt Joel Munro, American by choice, US Army Air Corps 1942-1945 B17 mechanic; graduate of Glasgow University (1913-2000)
In memoriam Coastguardman Douglas Munro killed in action September 27 1942, Guadalcanal
in memoriam Thomas Munro, Sr., American by choice late of HM Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 1914 3rd Btn; 1914-1919 1st Btn. Military Medal 2nd Ypres 1915. (1886-1963); builder of Liberty Ships 1941-1945. Comrade of AJ Ricketts, Regimental Bandmaster of the Argylls composer of THE THIN RED LINE and COLONEL BOGIE. Comrade of Corporal Johnny Robertson "American Johnny" and his beloved "Ants" (the men of Company A 3rd Batallion ASH) who suffered over 90% casualties and 62 killed. Of those who survived more than half emigrated to the USA and Canada.
US Citizen age 50 1936. Never missed a major election.
Thanks for signing in,
.
Now you can comment. (sign out)
(If you haven't left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. Until then, it won't appear on the entry. Thanks for waiting.)
Comments
Great stuff....wonderful arrangement of AMERICA.
A friend a graduate of VMI wrote to me this morning:
It is Memorial Day out here on the Left Coast. Surrounded by self-absorbed narcissist, Marxist/Socialist ‘progressives’ who believe the sun rises from their foreheads and sets… well, we won’t go further… there are still those who remember, and are grateful…
Was driving by the National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco yesterday afternoon, with our three-year-old daughter in her kid seat in the back. Of course, every headstone was already decorated with flags for today’s events. Even the small plaques, on the slope closest to the road, for those who had been cremated, were decorated. Much bigger flags flew at various intervals along the fences and walls.
Virginia said, ‘Daddy! Look at all the American flags!’
I explained to her that under every one of those gravestones is a soldier, sleeping forever, who once fought to protect us.
You could tell she was thinking about that, and for a moment she was silent.
And then she said, “Daddy, are their soldiers even under the little ones?”
Sometimes the kids are out in front of us… you know what I mean.
Remember those who are giving their all and risking life and limb for our security and freedom and remember those who answered the call and were made sacrifices upon the altar of freedom.
NE OBLIVISCARIS...DO NOT FORGET...
SEMPER FIDELIS....
In memoriam 1st Lt. Thomas Munro, Jr. , American by choice USAR 1942-1953 (1915-September 27 2003)
In memoriam Major Norman Eliasson, American by choice, USAR 1943-1970; 10th Armored Division Bastogne Bronze Star V with Valor 1944
In memoriam Sgt Joel Munro, American by choice, US Army Air Corps 1942-1945 B17 mechanic; graduate of Glasgow University (1913-2000)
In memoriam Coastguardman Douglas Munro killed in action September 27 1942, Guadalcanal
in memoriam Thomas Munro, Sr., American by choice late of HM Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 1914 3rd Btn; 1914-1919 1st Btn. Military Medal 2nd Ypres 1915. (1886-1963); builder of Liberty Ships 1941-1945. Comrade of AJ Ricketts, Regimental Bandmaster of the Argylls composer of THE THIN RED LINE and COLONEL BOGIE. Comrade of Corporal Johnny Robertson "American Johnny" and his beloved "Ants" (the men of Company A 3rd Batallion ASH) who suffered over 90% casualties and 62 killed. Of those who survived more than half emigrated to the USA and Canada.
US Citizen age 50 1936. Never missed a major election.
Posted by: Richard "Ricardo" Munro![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://doctor-horsefeathers.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at May 28, 2007 03:01 PM
Post a comment
Thanks for signing in, . Now you can comment. (sign out)
(If you haven't left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. Until then, it won't appear on the entry. Thanks for waiting.)