The following was an email that was sent out to everyone at my workplace. What stands out to you?
Good morning to everyone. I've never really done something like this before & I hope my comments do not offend anyone. I usually only address the educational staff but this year I felt compelled to do more. As everyone knows, Memorial Day will soon be upon us and I continue to think (as the years go by) that more and more people tend to forget about the true meaning of this holiday. Thoughts often lean more toward picnics, Bar B Q's, the pool, or even vacation plans. Many years ago, I made a commitment, especially to my buddies whose names are now on a wall in DC that I would never forget them or let this particular holiday go by without giving honor and respect to the service men & women who have served our great country and are serving now. To my three closest friends, I will truly never understand why you are there & I made it back. Perhaps, it is so I can send a message such as this. Memorial Day is more than just a day off of work, it's a time to reflect on what we have as individuals and as a country. Again, I hope I have not offended anyone. This message comes from my heart and nothing more. Name omitted for confidentiality.
How have we come to a place in our society where a person can risk his life for his country and he feels he has to appologize TWICE for bringing it up?
Anyone who's offended by this man's comments should keep it to themselves and this man should never have to appologize for honoring our fallen heroes and more importantly his fallen friends...UGH!!!
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I read this earlier and didn't even think about the fact that he apologized twice. It's a sad world.
I concur. In a country where universal military (or alternative) service is a thing of the past, I am ashamed that this HERO felt the need to apologize. God Bless Him and all other men and women who served this nation by placing themselves in harm's way.
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