Every so often Milton Caniff would produce a strip dedicated to the men who managed to come back from the wars, and he’d usually devote a panel to the wives who were glad to have them back. Then there’d be the occasional panel dedicated to the wives of those who didn’t make it back. I thought of those strips while reading this.
R.I.P. great uncles Joseph, Raymond, Timothy, Thomas, Stanley, William and Zachariah. Fortunately they all made it back, but Father Time eventually recruits us all.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator over 6 years ago
Yup. I went for a serious one this time. It seemed appropriate.
Here’s the link to the original art and text.
http://www.lastkisscomics.com/comic/memorial-day-2/
Copy and paste or highlight the link and right click to go to the page. Thanks!
hawgowar over 6 years ago
“His safe, STORNG arms”?
Anyhow, thanks from a veteran.
michaeljwolff over 6 years ago
Every so often Milton Caniff would produce a strip dedicated to the men who managed to come back from the wars, and he’d usually devote a panel to the wives who were glad to have them back. Then there’d be the occasional panel dedicated to the wives of those who didn’t make it back. I thought of those strips while reading this.
pcolli over 6 years ago
“And here’s something to remember me by.”
nosirrom over 6 years ago
Lest We Forget The casualties of war are not just the dead.
woodwork over 6 years ago
have been the lucky ones
Teto85 Premium Member over 6 years ago
R.I.P. great uncles Joseph, Raymond, Timothy, Thomas, Stanley, William and Zachariah. Fortunately they all made it back, but Father Time eventually recruits us all.
mourdac Premium Member over 6 years ago
The casualties of war extend beyond the battlefields. Thanks, John.
williamferry over 6 years ago
…and thank you for doing so!
TurbosDad over 6 years ago
Thank you for your service. Much appreciated…