So my perspective is a little different and not strict as I donate wreaths to fallen brothers in arms graves several times a year. I visit the Wall when I am in Washington and I have been there half a dozen times now and found the names of brothers who dies in battle next to me.
That said, in memory of one's service and escaped death in the war, I am grateful they were there before me.
SO, I respect Ribit for what he has done and where he was and he is still with us. I understand what you are saying De and technically you are 100 percent right.
There is a memorial Park about half a mile from my home. They have a memorial and a Huey medivac like was used in Vietnam. There are Bricks with the names of the fallen on them neatly arranged and well maintained.
I visit there regularly because of proximity. I go to The Wall because of the brothers in arms that I knew whose names are found there. And yes, it is an emotional time.
MAny memories come back vividly from the fight they lost their lives in.
So, I am just glad Ribit came back home. I am grateful God brought me back home. I easily could have my name on that wall as many in my Platoon do and a higher percentage of my squad. So any time of remembrance of WAR and all that entails , at least for goes back to the lucky ones who came back alive and not crippled for life from wounds they received.
I just wanted you to know why I told Ribs that on Memorial Day. One day I won't be able to do that because one of us or the other will have gone on..
Hope you understand. Not trying to be argumentative at all. Just explaining...
Have a wonderful Day De!
My familywill be here in half an hour so I need to get the grill fired up and heating. Lot of cooking to do yet..
My Best,
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