I always give my Marine buddies a good ribbing. But the truth is the esprit de corps is strong in the Marine Corps. It's truly a brotherhood.They had sent half a dozen Marines, for about a week to stay, with the family, til that kid was laid to rest. Not sure who authorized it but, showed a lot of class by Marine outfit.
I'm not sure if this is the same cemetery but I read a story about a cemetery above Omaha beach that French families adopt a grave of a service member and places flowers there since most of the fallens families are not able to. I thought this was very respectful and a beautiful gesture.The Normandy 1944 book in photo is the 50 year celebration of the Normandy invasion. I just happened to be there in June 1994 for major business meeting. The French hosts provided us a copy as a gift which was deeply appreciated. I went to cemetery where I believe every American should experience the deep reverence. I sat on the bench that was in Saving Private Ryan and cried like everyone else that was there with me. Its an overpowering emotional experience to see all those white crosses in perfect alignment. You get a much deeper appreciation for those who gave their life to protect our freedoms. When you stand on the beachhead looking up at the highly fortified bluffs still there you ask yourself "how was this possible?". The concrete bunkers are riddled with heavy pockmarks showing the ferocity of the fighting. Sunken ships still visible, military vehicles shredded, caissons still there. Absolutely HORRIFYING to think of the carnage then standing in cemetery for those who gave it all is an unforgettable emotional experience. Just wished more Americans could experience it as well. I bet much different perspective of our freedoms.
I believe the cemetery is considered US soil as well.
Its even worse than they stopped all these solid American traditions, along w prayer in schools.I have to wonder what is next once our generation has passed. We are still direct link to WWII, Korean War and Viet Nam. American history has been replaced in schools with who knows what. Pledge of Allegiance is defunct. Flying flag is frowned upon. Heck, the flag was removed from classrooms for offending non Americans. I fear for my future generations and hope they can turn this rising tide of vomit.
I think it's time to add the Gulf war in the list. Desert Storm took a huge toll on our sons and daughters. RIP.I have to wonder what is next once our generation has passed. We are still direct link to WWII, Korean War and Viet Nam. American history has been replaced in schools with who knows what. Pledge of Allegiance is defunct. Flying flag is frowned upon. Heck, the flag was removed from classrooms for offending non Americans. I fear for my future generations and hope they can turn this rising tide of vomit.
If the US flag was removed from a classroom my kids attended, I would remove them from that school. I would then spend the rest of my life ensuring the school changed the policy and removing those involved with this most heinous infraction! Offending non-US Americans? What kinda crap is that? Just in case they forgot: this IS the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! Please don't get me started......I have to wonder what is next once our generation has passed. We are still direct link to WWII, Korean War and Viet Nam. American history has been replaced in schools with who knows what. Pledge of Allegiance is defunct. Flying flag is frowned upon. Heck, the flag was removed from classrooms for offending non Americans. I fear for my future generations and hope they can turn this rising tide of vomit.
Could you imagine an airline pilot being reduced to having to push buttons to fly an aircraft? Or a doctor asking an AI what is wrong with the patient? Those days may be coming, I'm glad I won't be here to see it. I shudder for our future generations. Children raising children. Can you say, "compulsory service"? The AI implications put forth by movies, such as, "Terminator" and "Wargames" scare the crap out of me. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I will never completely trust an AI for my future. Hhmmm....Its even worse than they stopped all these solid American traditions, along w prayer in schools.
Now, they teach communism, Marxism, CRT, Gender Fluidity, safe spaces, the 1619 project version of history, and of course pre K sex education. American public schools are dangerous for kids these days. There may be some exceptions but in general a high % of 12th graders cannot read, write, or do math.
History is what happened in pop culture yesterday. There is no constitution or understanding of freedom, liberty, government by the people, or anything. Ignorance abounds, and merit no longer matters. There are no SAT or ACT scores needed for college. The airline pilots,
lawyers, doctors, and leaders of the future may not be people who can read, write, and do math. But like Biden's cabinet of clowns and misfits, they are
qualified by gender or race, or political affiliation.
More Senators like Fetterman, AOC, etc. on the way.
Low information = Dumbed Down and No Skills Culture.
Danger Icebergs Ahead......
It wouldnt be like that Dauntless that Muddys Dad or the bomber that Sebocreeks dad drove w stickshift, steering wheel, seat o the pants an bailin wire......Could you imagine an airline pilot being reduced to having to push buttons to fly an aircraft? Or a doctor asking an AI what is wrong with the patient? Those days may be coming, I'm glad I won't be here to see it. I shudder for our future generations. Children raising children. Can you say, "compulsory service"? The AI implications put forth by movies, such as, "Terminator" and "Wargames" scare the crap out of me. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I will never completely trust an AI for my future. Hhmmm....