Re: Lowes Memorial Day Sale
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phalanx</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phalanx</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ratbert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sometimes in life there are problems that aren't really worth bothering to solve.
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When you lose a brother and several friends in combat, it's very worth it. Your attitude is exactly what's wrong in this country today.</div></div>
Phalanx,
I appreciate and thank you for your service and I am sorry about your losses. However, as a veteran myself, I don't necessarily find this lack of attention by Lowe's to be offensive. I will fly my flag proudly and I will pray for the souls of our brothers that have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can have the freedoms we enjoy today. It's easy to lash out over such a subject that hits so close to home but lets remember that although it is a day of remembrance, it's also a day to have fun with friends and family. </div></div>
Mike,
You are right to a point, however, I feel it is "Memorial Day" weekend. Not just another long weekend. Memorial Day.
<span style="font-weight: bold">When we forget about the meaning of this day and just teach our kids it's all about fun, what kind of respect will they ever have for people who have died?</span> This white washing over of our veterans' sacrifice no matter who they were related to is just typical of the way our country is going down hill. Nothing matters, its all about me and having fun. No reflection of how we got here, lets just go party.
I guess I was just brought up different. I understand your point and appreciate your comment.....I just can't understand the "It doesn't matter" attitude people have now a days. Guess I'm just old fashioned.</div></div>
You are right 100% but you also made an excellent point which almost reinforces mine. It is your and my responsibility to teach our children what Memorial Day means. It's not Lowe's or anyone else's. When you and I teach our children the true meaning of such an important remembrance day, then we don't have to worry about what they hear on TV, who doesn't go to Arlington cemetery, or why people don't fly their flags. We teach our children; it is <span style="font-style: italic">our</span> responsibility. When we do this and do this right, they will grow up and the memories of our forefathers and the sacrifice they made for us <span style="text-decoration: underline">will never perish</span>. Remembering Memorial Day for what it is and what it truly stands for, not just burgers and a great sale at the mall.
I want that responsibility to teach.
