Memorial Day is one of those times that MUST transcend personal politics.
I went to a Memorial Day service this morning at a local cemetery
The only people I saw there were thankful Americans paying their respects to those who gave everything.
I witnessed a teenager, unprompted by anyone, give up his seat to an elderly veteran wearing a Korean War Veteran hat. The kid then went to his car and brought out 3 more folding camp chairs and offered them to other older people that didn't have seats.
Upon witnessing his actions, several more people stood and gave there seats to the older citizens in the crowd.
(By the way, this kid would probably be labeled a "punk" by many because of his black skinny jeans, shaggy hair-cut and earrings)
This particular cemetery has an area dedicated to military graves. After the service, people were paying their respects to relatives graves, placing flowers, flags, etc.
There were a few younger children (4-7 year olds) playing tag amonst the military graves. As a mother moved towards them, admonishing the kids; an old veteran put his hand on her arm and gestured towards the graves saying, "Let them play, these boys deserve to hear children's laughing and playing."
I'm not ashamed to say that I walked away with more than one tear in my eyes.
