OP
OP
You know what? I am sorry for opening up a can of worms here. That was not my intent. I guess I was naive to think this thread could remain a positive source of appreciation for our fallen heroes.
I am sorry to have chosen the word "Happy" which I get, is an ironic term to use when given the nature of the holiday.
My heart goes out to every one of you that has experienced the horror, the suffering, the pain of war. Those of us who never served will never know that suffering. That includes the family and friends of those who did.
But let me be clear. Just because I didn't serve, and chose to honor our heroes the only way I know how, whether that be a yellow ribbon, flag or thread in a football forum, doesn't mean it's not heart felt and certainly isn't overly patriotic nonsense.
We live in a world that is a far cry from the Vietnam war when soldiers were spit on after returning. The paradigm has shifted to a place where the majority of humanity has embraced and honors the sacrifice each and every soldier has made since then. I sure hope that isn't what you mean by overly patriotic nonsense.
I am sorry to have chosen the word "Happy" which I get, is an ironic term to use when given the nature of the holiday.
My heart goes out to every one of you that has experienced the horror, the suffering, the pain of war. Those of us who never served will never know that suffering. That includes the family and friends of those who did.
But let me be clear. Just because I didn't serve, and chose to honor our heroes the only way I know how, whether that be a yellow ribbon, flag or thread in a football forum, doesn't mean it's not heart felt and certainly isn't overly patriotic nonsense.
We live in a world that is a far cry from the Vietnam war when soldiers were spit on after returning. The paradigm has shifted to a place where the majority of humanity has embraced and honors the sacrifice each and every soldier has made since then. I sure hope that isn't what you mean by overly patriotic nonsense.
