“Lest we forget” Paraphrase: the majority of mankind sleeps safely because rough [loyal and honorable] men stand ready to shield them from those who would harm them.
It is because of those men AND women that many of us worry less about being harmed by foreign arms. But, our feeling of safety is shrinking because behind that shield, crimes against citizens are increasing.
Let’s remember why today is observed. In 1868, Union General John Logan issued General Orders #11, the first Memorial Day Order. He said, “If other eyes grow dull and other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remains in us.Let us, then, at the time appointed, gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us as sacred charges upon the nation’s gratitude—the soldier’s and sailor’s widow and orphan.”
I confess to getting a little irritated when I see ads for commercial interests saying “Happy Memorial Day”. Ain’t nothin’ happy about this occasion, folks!
Erse IS better over 1 year ago
Well yeah. Caulfield is the ideal target for moments of silence.
Botulism Bob over 1 year ago
All gave some…. and some gave all…..
WelshRat Premium Member over 1 year ago
There’s a difference between a moment of silence and being told to shut up for a moment, Caulfield.
Doug K over 1 year ago
Take time today to listen.
eced52 over 1 year ago
I can’t imagine why.
danketaz Premium Member over 1 year ago
Mostly from Mrs Olsen.
west genny over 1 year ago
A sad commentary on the life of a child today. Too many ‘moments of silence’.
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Being told to Shut Up isn’t quite the same thing
sandpiper over 1 year ago
“Lest we forget” Paraphrase: the majority of mankind sleeps safely because rough [loyal and honorable] men stand ready to shield them from those who would harm them.
It is because of those men AND women that many of us worry less about being harmed by foreign arms. But, our feeling of safety is shrinking because behind that shield, crimes against citizens are increasing.
Tetonbil over 1 year ago
“This We’ll Defend”
cabalonrye over 1 year ago
Does he mean today or all the previous days to grieve the school shootings?
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member over 1 year ago
Let’s remember why today is observed. In 1868, Union General John Logan issued General Orders #11, the first Memorial Day Order. He said, “If other eyes grow dull and other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remains in us.Let us, then, at the time appointed, gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us as sacred charges upon the nation’s gratitude—the soldier’s and sailor’s widow and orphan.”
The Orange Mailman over 1 year ago
I’m confused, did they remember Memorial Day or not?
T Smith over 1 year ago
I don’t believe “Will you please shut up for one minute!” is the same as a moment of silence.
ComicsBinger Premium Member over 1 year ago
Ouch!
rlaker22j over 1 year ago
coward
asrialfeeple over 1 year ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTvD6ZQJ3WI
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 1 year ago
I confess to getting a little irritated when I see ads for commercial interests saying “Happy Memorial Day”. Ain’t nothin’ happy about this occasion, folks!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 1 year ago
The US is in an average 150 countries at any one time in the world every day.