Author Topic: Memorial Day Invitation (Read 5942 times)

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

swiss318is · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2008, 04:07:03 AM »

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

FL318is · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2008, 10:04:06 PM »

Roger That!

CePa318IS · « **Reply #3 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!

tony92ic · « **Reply #4 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.

FL318is · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2008, 01:54:14 PM »

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

JuniorM42 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2008, 07:30:26 AM »

thats a really good idea!