A sentinel at the Tomb upbraids the Secretary of Defense's party for not being respectful at the tomb; the President's message is one of blood and gore; ministers "forget" to honor veterans; one has to wonder what is going on in our nation and how our veterans are remembered (or, more correctly, forgotten). Was our sacrifices for naught? As has been said: all gave some; some gave all and gave it for the idea that liberty was worth preserving. Not all of us went willingly (believe me, the draft was a shock!), but when presented with the choice, we went - some of us kicking and screaming, but we did not defer or claim spurious bone spurs.
Thank you to all of our veterans. If you have not done so, join an organization, like VFW or the American Legion, and find others who served. You will be welcomed.