The war doesn’t make them heroes but how they respond does.
(Not that it’s actually a war. War, famine, pestilence, and plague were concepts and terms common throughout history, not normally treated as the same thing even though they often rode together. This is not intended to belittle the good deeds and heroism involved in standing up to any of them. Someone recently called it a war with an “invisible enemy” because he didn’t understand the terms and thought “war” sounded more dramatic. An enemy wishes you harm. Plague simply sickens, marks, and possibly kills you but without any understanding. Don’t humanize your killer when it isn’t human. There will be no mercy, no armistice, no treaty.)
I know nurses who won’t wear masks “because God will protect me.” I tend to keep a state or two between us. I also know charge nurses who could make a Sargent Major and a Marine Gunny weep in a corner while sucking their thumb (and that’s when they’re in a good mood with a fresh coffee pot). Them I trust a bit more. Sadly they frown on it if I punch freedumb Flu Klux Klanners in the throat more than once. Yep, I see this as a war. Best wishes to your wife. I hope she doesn’t take any… crap… from anybody. Those are the keepers (however you want that word to mean).
PICTO over 4 years ago
So, tell us Shelagh, what’s it like being married to a John…?
oldwolf1951 over 4 years ago
Praying that she and the rest of her team survives this.
pschearer Premium Member over 4 years ago
Could someone please tell me how to pronounce Shelagh? Thanks.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator over 4 years ago
Here’s the link to the original vintage art and text.
http://www.lastkisscomics.com/comic/memorial-day-2020/
Copy and paste or highlight the link and right click to go to the page. Thanks!
Vet Premium Member over 4 years ago
Indeed a hardy salute and keep up the good work. From one police first responder to the healthcare first responders.
whahoppened over 4 years ago
Good looking wife, John!
marco2205 over 4 years ago
Your wife and the other medical personnel fight the virus, the rest of us fight the stupidity.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 4 years ago
The war doesn’t make them heroes but how they respond does.
(Not that it’s actually a war. War, famine, pestilence, and plague were concepts and terms common throughout history, not normally treated as the same thing even though they often rode together. This is not intended to belittle the good deeds and heroism involved in standing up to any of them. Someone recently called it a war with an “invisible enemy” because he didn’t understand the terms and thought “war” sounded more dramatic. An enemy wishes you harm. Plague simply sickens, marks, and possibly kills you but without any understanding. Don’t humanize your killer when it isn’t human. There will be no mercy, no armistice, no treaty.)
nosirrom over 4 years ago
Well done, John.
hawgowar over 4 years ago
May God bless her. My younger daughter works in the ER of a large hospital.
I worry a lot.
Ontman over 4 years ago
Those people were heroes before, now they’re Super Heroes.
Dobby53 Premium Member over 4 years ago
And a big Huzzah and stay safe to all the folks that work to keep the hospitals clean and as safe as can be.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
There are no words to describe this fight…..God Bless all the heroes who are dedicated to the cause….we thank you!
mourdac Premium Member over 4 years ago
John, please convey my thanks to your wife, all medical personnel are going over and above during this pandemic.
J Short over 4 years ago
Tell her to stay 6 ft away from those doctors. One of my favorite 80s bands; a song dedicated to Sheila. https://youtu.be/4k89_UrZXNw
gasouthpaw over 4 years ago
Awesome.
scote1379 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Give Her a big Outstanding from me !
Jimmyk939 over 4 years ago
Respect…to include my Sister, Sister in law and Granddaughter in law, all in the nursing profession
Calvins Brother over 4 years ago
Thumbs up to all First Responders!
comixbomix over 4 years ago
Very nice sentiment…although, every time we refer to this as a “war”, T Rump seems a little less Commander-in-Chiefy…
Packratjohn Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well done, John.
Display over 4 years ago
I know nurses who won’t wear masks “because God will protect me.” I tend to keep a state or two between us. I also know charge nurses who could make a Sargent Major and a Marine Gunny weep in a corner while sucking their thumb (and that’s when they’re in a good mood with a fresh coffee pot). Them I trust a bit more. Sadly they frown on it if I punch freedumb Flu Klux Klanners in the throat more than once. Yep, I see this as a war. Best wishes to your wife. I hope she doesn’t take any… crap… from anybody. Those are the keepers (however you want that word to mean).
cleokaya over 4 years ago
Yes indeed John
craigwestlake over 4 years ago
Comic not appropriate for my usual smart remark – Blessings to your wife (and you) and all the other unsung heroes…
DaveQuinn over 4 years ago
You are a good man John.