OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 honoring those who have served, fallen and given the ultimate sacrifice is a painful reminder on Memorial Day with our never ending thanks and recognition....then to read crap like this where others shall decide WHO WILL SACRIFICE is depressingly beyond human comprehension...SMH...God help us......... Chicago shootings: More than 34 shot – 5 fatally – during Memorial Day weekend: police By Bradford Betz | Fox News
formerlyofCtown Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) So you dont wish those that havent served to have a happy Memorial Day.? Edited May 27, 2019 by formerlyofCtown
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 2 hours ago, formerlyofCtown said: So you dont wish those that havent served to have a happy Memorial Day.? It's the one holiday that allowed us to be free, to celebrate all the others. It's not something that's necessarily "happy," but yes, it's about those who served and more importantly, it's about those, and the families of those, who served, and didn't make it home.
iinii Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 I have been remembering since I read that article the day it hit my desk back in ‘01. I promptly purchased an away Jersey with his name and number because of his selfless commitment to everything and everyone. In no real order, but Family, Football, Country, his Brothers on that hill. I have said for years he should be on the Wall at New Era. He may not have the yards, tackles, throws the others do but none of them combined gave as much as he did. Thanks Bob Kalsu! BTW I chose an away jersey since he didn’t make it home. 3
klos63 Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 2 hours ago, iinii said: I have been remembering since I read that article the day it hit my desk back in ‘01. I promptly purchased an away Jersey with his name and number because of his selfless commitment to everything and everyone. In no real order, but Family, Football, Country, his Brothers on that hill. I have said for years he should be on the Wall at New Era. He may not have the yards, tackles, throws the others do but none of them combined gave as much as he did. Thanks Bob Kalsu! BTW I chose an away jersey since he didn’t make it home. I thought he was.
TAinLack. Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 2 hours ago, iinii said: I have been remembering since I read that article the day it hit my desk back in ‘01. I promptly purchased an away Jersey with his name and number because of his selfless commitment to everything and everyone. In no real order, but Family, Football, Country, his Brothers on that hill. I have said for years he should be on the Wall at New Era. He may not have the yards, tackles, throws the others do but none of them combined gave as much as he did. Thanks Bob Kalsu! BTW I chose an away jersey since he didn’t make it home. Nicely said iinii!
formerlyofCtown Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said: It's the one holiday that allowed us to be free, to celebrate all the others. It's not something that's necessarily "happy," but yes, it's about those who served and more importantly, it's about those, and the families of those, who served, and didn't make it home. Well I had a happy memorial day in spite of you. But yes that was exactly my point. Notice the emoji. Its not really a happy holiday type if holiday but one more of appreciation. Its actually about those who died in service. Veterans day though not less important is about all those who served. Edited May 28, 2019 by formerlyofCtown
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: Well I had a happy memorial day in spite of you. But yes that was exactly my point. Notice the emoji. Its not really a happy holiday type if holiday but one more of appreciation. Its actually about those who died in service. Veterans day though not less important is about all those who served. In spite of me??
hondo in seattle Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 Well, we celebrate Memorial Day in my family... usually - like today - with a family barbecue. I think those who sacrificed themselves would be pleased that we're honoring them with family celebrations. But I make it a habit of telling my wife and kids a different story each Memorial Day about a member of the Armed Forces who didn't make it home. One year, with weepy eyes, I told them the story of Bob Kalsu. Happy Memorial Day to all. RIP, Bob Kalsu. 1
aceman_16 Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 I know people are just being kind when they tell me "thank you for service" on Memorial Day, however, it angers me inside knowing what the day is really for. I am here.
buffalobillswin Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 Back in 2003 in the middle of the Iraq war, my social studies teacher made us all write thank you notes and color hand drawn flags. Never understood the importance of that activity until I was much older.
iinii Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 8 hours ago, klos63 said: I thought he was. Great! It has obviously been awhile since I have been back for a game. Thanks
formerlyofCtown Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 7 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said: In spite of me?? Get a sense of humor. 1
eball Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 Man, that is one sad story. I have a really hard time resolving the conflict between upholding one's commitment to the military vs. upholding one's commitment to family. We praise guys like Kalsu for honoring their military commitment and their integrity, but what about the commitment to his wife with a young child and another on the way? It becomes even more blurred when you look at the particular military commitment involved -- a senseless war that accomplished nothing. There are no easy answers here -- I'm sure many agree wholeheartedly with what Kalsu did, while others have the same struggle I'm dealing with. I am not a "military" guy so in many respects I'm just living off the fruits of others' labor -- perhaps that disqualifies me from commenting. But it's sad. 1
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