On Memorial Day, I noticed that there was a real detachment from the patriotism that is demanded from national holidays. In my house especially, the spirit of remembering those who died for our benefit today is usually forgotten. What I did notice, however, is that this appreciation goes beyond just this one day and is realized and appreciated on a continual basis.
I'll notice that my parents will bring up the numerous wars and casualties that our soldiers have partaken and sacrificed for our current well being. This usually happens when someone complains about how bad they have it, whether it be because my sister doesn't have a car to drive, or my brother complaining about dinner, or when I complain about the NY Jets not being broadcast in Philadelphia.
I guess I can conclude that, in my family, there is a genuine appreciation for those who served our country. It is just the idea of allotting a specific day for this remembrance that throws us off. It is a novel idea, but my parents have no idea what to do about it. It sounds terrible, but this is the way it is in my house.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment