Yesterday was Veteran's day, with today our official celebration so people get a Monday holiday. Our flag flew yesterday, before it rained. It is flying today. I'm wearing a pin commemorating the flag. What I find very sad is that there are no other flags flying in my neighborhood.
Many years ago, we lived in a small town in Massachusetts where there was a local parade for Veteran's day. Girl scouts, boy scouts, junior high and high school bands all marched in the parade. We ended up a at the cemetery where a bugler played taps. Most of the houses flew the flag. There were many veterans there. We could concretely thank them for their sacrifice. What about today? For my company, it isn't a holiday. It is work as usual. How sad that we've become a society that does not value the sacrifices that made the society possible.
This is a great day to spend reflecting on our citizenship. Watch a patriotic movie with your kids. Talk about sacrifices that our vets make. Fly your flag.
1 comment:
We live in a small town of only about 3000 people and veteran's day celebrated here with a march and a luncheon for all veterans.
Post a Comment