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Tag Archives: memorial day
A Promise Kept
I was introduced to a song, “After the War,” several years ago. The song is moving, especially to those who lost someone in Vietnam. It may be even more moving for those who visited the Vietnam memorial to find their … Continue reading
Posted in Patriotism, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged memorial day, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, war, warfare
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More Than a Name
David Charles Marshall Jackson was his name. The poor kid was named after his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father. That’s the price one pays for being the second son whose older brother was not stuck with any ancestral names. You get … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged memorial day, Soldiers, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, warfare
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The Wall of Names
Monday I posted “Of Memorials and Remembrances.” It was intended to be a reminder that Memorial Day is not simply another holiday. While I normally write something for Memorial Day, this piece was triggered by someone’s attempt at being current … Continue reading
Posted in Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged memorial day, sacrifice, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, warfare
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Of Memorial and Remembrance
I have been hard-pressed not to editorialize over Memorial Day this year. Instead, let me say simply, it is a holiday with a disputed history, and an often misunderstood focus.Currently, we designate the last Monday in May as Memorial Day. … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged Army, Coast Guard, holidays, Korea, Marines, memorial day, Military, Navy, Vietnam, war, World War II
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A Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day this year had a different feel to me for some reason. Perhaps, my own mortality is beginning to seem more real or the posthumous reuniting of my father and brother has me waxing more nostalgic than usual. Or, … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged memorial day, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, wounded warriors
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