Originally Published 31 May 2004
Many of the links are broken, and some blogs no more, but maybe you can find some the stories somewhere, for they are well worth finding, reading, and saving for the future.
So Many Good Memorial Day Posts
There is no way to list all the good posts out there. I will list a few, and may add to it as the day goes on. Kleenex alert on all.
Start here with Sgt. Hook
Then go here to Castle Argghhh!
Then take a moment to go here, and spend time with Little Dude putting up flags
And don’t forget to check out what is listed here by Da Goddess
Blackfive also lists some things here, and shares a memory here
Sgt. Mom weighs in here
Winds Of Change shares a story of love here
Misha posts in his own inimitable style here
The Bellicose Women (and guy—not quite sure how I feel about that yet
have their say as well here
Andrew Case shares a memory of his Grandfather here
Another memory is shared here
Among her many posts this weekend, I particularly like this one from Jen
Ith brought yet another tear to my eye with this and this is nice too
And, don’t forget Lileks
Or Teresa
SDB also has a damned good piece here
Finally, Tammi makes a very good point here. How many towns today, or anytime this weekend, will have a parade? How much coverage before, during, and after did it get? There was a time when we all stopped and took part, the veterans marched, the scouts and bands paraded, and we remembered. The lack of such today is a trend we must, irregardless of politics, reverse.
Others are already doing a far better job of collecting things, so I will simply say go here and here. Another good one is here.
Go explore, read, and think. Take a moment from the joys of the day, and thank those that died so that we could live. Light a candle, fly a flag. This is their day, and we should remember, and we should celebrate. Do both, and be safe.
