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brm4450
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by GunnyGene » Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:47 pm
This is a very old tradition - older than me. But it used to be pretty much reserved to military clubs on-base or bars near the base, that were frequented by servicemen. It's somewhat of a private, personal thing and I'm not so sure I like it being plastered all over social media and the news like some advertising gimmick. It would be like putting your deceased brother's wake out there for everyone to comment on - pro and con.
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by cooperhawk » Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:52 pm
I understand Gunny, but I do think in this case it is a mark of mourning and respect.
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by GunnyGene » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:06 pm
cooperhawk wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:52 pm
I understand Gunny, but I do think in this case it is a mark of mourning and respect.
I'm sure that's the intent of the proprietors of these establishments. But I'm also sure that it will draw negative, insulting, and crude comments from some people just because they can. Ever read Kiplings "Tommy"?
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brm4450
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by brm4450 » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:41 pm
Sorry Gunny I meant no disrespect
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by GunnyGene » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:51 pm
brm4450 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:41 pm
Sorry Gunny I meant no disrespect
I know you didn't, and I know nobody else on this forum would either. We're good.
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by Sir Henry » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:57 pm
The VA Hospital in Seattle has a dinner setting at a table for the POW’s that never made it home.
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by Centaur » Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:02 am
A heartfelt salute to these selfless warfighters.
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by Steve51 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:52 pm
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