The Laughing Wolf

Some More Thoughts On “The Organization”

On a more pleasant note, I want to outline a few thoughts on the organization(s) discussed below. I want it as one organization, but legally it might have to be two. For purposes of discussion, however, I will treat it as one.

The organization will have three functions. The first is to raise funds to bring home American servicemen from any foreign cemetery. The second is to raise funds to purchase and develop suitable land for a new National Cemetery for donation to the Government. The third is to educate publics around the world about the duty and service of America’s Men and Women, particularly those who have fallen.

There is a clear need to raise money to bring our people home. Not just in terms of spats with France, but in terms of doing right by families under all circumstances. There are many reasons that families want to bring a loved one home, and not all fit with governmental needs, agendas, and funds. Yet, at the same time, political expediency should not be the driver, pro or con, in such a personal decision. What is needed is an independent organization who can provide the funding and other assistance necessary for whenever a family wants to bring their loved one home.

There is also a need for a new National Cemetery. Space is very limited at those that do exist, and a new site would be a blessing. Yet, it is not a political necessity and given budgets and pork and other more important things… So, an organization is needed to raise funds or secure donation of suitable land, coordinate said donation with the Government so that it is sure that the needs of the military and civilian leadership are met, and most of all to be sure that the needs of the families is met. What the organization needs to do is secure the site, set it up to the highest standards, and then turn over to the Government something that will need minimal maintenance and work.

Finally, there is a need for education. According to published reports, the leading textbook in France devotes less than two paragraphs to the Normandy Invasion by the Allies. Increasingly, military history and the sacrifices made in the name of Freedom are being shortchanged for more politically correct events and ideals. This must be stopped.
One way to do this is for an organization to provide classroom materials, public materials, electronic materials, museum displays, and anything else that can help get out the true word and preserve the legacy of those who have given their all in the cause of Freedom and Liberty.

This organization needs to be independent, beholden to no government or governmental regulation of content, beholden to no organization or organizational spin, and beholden to no political party. The only thing to which they need to be beholden is the truth, the true story of those who served and died. The materials need to go worldwide in as many languages as possible.

These are my thoughts, what are yours?