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GENERAL => Off-topic discussion => Topic started by: FL318is on April 28, 2008, 09:07:32 AM

Title: Memorial Day Invitation
Post by: FL318is on April 28, 2008, 09:07:32 AM

May 26th is Memorial Day and I imagine most of us with be off. I throw this request out there for anyone who has time and a few dollars.

This is what I have been doing and it is something I wish could happen on a national level.

Go to the local Target or dollar store or flea market and pick up a few of the small american flags. Next go to ANY cemetery, park and just walk around until you find the tombstone of a veteran. Place the flag one footstep away from the stone at the head of the grave.

This whole thing probably takes an hour from your day and a few less dollars from the mod sheet. It gives back more than you can imagine.

I found a WWI vet and a new grave of a 19 yo Marine. Neither one had a flag. I bet the parents of the Marine probably couldn't go there yet.

Some cemetaries will give you the flags.

All I am asking is for you guys to consider it. If you have a political viewpoint and don't want to be a a part of this, thats kool. I ask you please don't hate on this post

Title: Memorial Day Invitation
Post by: swiss318is on April 29, 2008, 04:07:03 AM

thats cool...  "semper fidelis" TerGren Elite Unit Swiss Army

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg19/swiss318is/bombeschwarz.jpg)

Title: Memorial Day Invitation
Post by: FL318is on May 02, 2008, 10:04:06 PM

Roger That!

Title: Memorial Day Invitation
Post by: CePa318IS on May 06, 2008, 02:23:33 PM

HOOOOOOOOORAH!!!!!!!
 
I will be remembering my grandfather who died on memorial day back in WW2.  I am happy I have met some people that support and remember the people that have fought for their countries and paid the ultimate sacrifice for it.
 
Remembering the Soldiers FTMFW!

Title: Memorial Day Invitation
Post by: tony92ic on May 06, 2008, 05:15:06 PM

Excellent idea.  I think I'll take my kids and we can make it a family outing.

Title: Memorial Day Invitation
Post by: FL318is on May 07, 2008, 01:54:14 PM

I think family participation is great. It only takes about an hour.  Thanks for the help!

Title: Memorial Day Invitation
Post by: JuniorM42 on September 28, 2008, 07:30:26 AM

thats a really good idea!