tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post8805519031303330226..comments2024-03-12T20:14:12.308-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: END OF THE TRAILRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61326028522644566802016-11-11T11:32:11.028-06:002016-11-11T11:32:11.028-06:00I hear you. Those that burn the flag only reveal t...I hear you. Those that burn the flag only reveal their spitefulness and hand the argument to those they oppose. Washing the flag would say you feel those in power had dirtied the principles for which this country stands.<br /><br />But people hate too easily and think through it too seldom. :-(<br /><br />I pray your cousin survived Viet Nam. It was a nightmare country in which to fight.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-474224842058610402016-11-11T11:14:21.230-06:002016-11-11T11:14:21.230-06:00I was in college during Kent State. Some students...I was in college during Kent State. Some students wore ragged camouflage stuff for years. During our dorm, I announced a blood drive, and a firestorm of anti-Vietnam broke out. I told them that my cousin was there, and other boys I knew from my town. Then it quieted down. <br />Flags should be flying from houses and Veterans should be honored, as is their due.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-1676853567304506712016-11-11T10:28:25.752-06:002016-11-11T10:28:25.752-06:00Lee, I hope you enjoy my post at Chrys's blog....Lee, I hope you enjoy my post at Chrys's blog. :-)<br /><br />You're right: Putin and other world leaders would not abide such conduct.<br /><br />But here in America, our laws permit those priviledged millionaires to disrespect the sacrifice of those who won them the right to behave shabbily towards their forebears who paid in blood for their freedom to do so.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-40097107703781205352016-11-11T10:24:53.833-06:002016-11-11T10:24:53.833-06:00We tend to dwell on present disappointments and fo...We tend to dwell on present disappointments and forget the heroes in this country. :-(<br /><br />Thanks for always being there for me, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-90742729943112021182016-11-11T09:52:53.496-06:002016-11-11T09:52:53.496-06:00I'll be sure to stop in and see what treasure ...I'll be sure to stop in and see what treasure you've left at Chry's place. <br /><br />I loved your tribute to the veterans of our past. It's good to be reminded of all those people who've contributed to protecting us and keeping our freedom. <br /><br />And as for the NFL players. . .Of course, we're not perfect, but try disrespecting anything in the governments of countries like North Korea for example and see how long you have the opportunity to show your opinion. <br /><br />Let's all be grateful for every vet and all that we have because of them.<br /><br />Thanks, Roland.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31744787778135331862016-11-11T02:17:13.076-06:002016-11-11T02:17:13.076-06:00Hi Roland - I see I have written five detailed pos...Hi Roland - I see I have written five detailed posts of different aspects of Remembrance Day for the Armistice in 1919 ... this year nothing has come to mind for me to add to them. I'm sure there will be more posts - but this year it's not happening.<br /><br />I did write a Last Remembrance post in August for Denise's WIP Gardens blog hop ... <br /><br />I am around .. but my mind is elsewhere somewhat ... I do remember - thanks and I'll see you at Chrys' ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com