The flag flown at half-mast is a symbol to remember someone who has died.  That can be a well-known person or a group of people like the massacre at Virginia Tech recently.  And the flying of the flag at half-mast is a sign of respect for someone we feel sorry has died.

ARE WE SAYING THAT OUR WARRIORS KILLED IN ACTION FOR US ARE NOT WORTH THE SAME RESPECT?  The flag should fly at half-mast until the war in Iraq is finished and our service members are back home.  The lead in this movement should be taken by all veteran organizations in the United States.  Why do we deny our dead heroes the respect given to others.  They have been placed "in harm's way" by our government and are denied the proper respect given to others. 

Yes, our Warriors killed in action are given a military funeral and honor guard but that is momentary and for a grieving family that has lost a loved one.  IT IS NOT A NATIONAL MOURNING THAT IS ENTITLED TO ALL WHO DIE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.

Our nation should be ashamed at the treatment given to our heroes and to their families.  We need to make this right.

 

What did you think of this article?

Liked
Disliked
No Opinion