Last Kiss by John Lustig for May 31, 2021

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    allen@home  over 3 years ago

    Well done John. Everybody needs to remember what Memorial Day is all about.

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    Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 3 years ago

    When I read Bill Mauldin’s book, “The Brass Ring” he wrote about the most moving, the most sincere and honest Memorial Day speech ever. It was by General Truscott, whom Mauldin had accompanied on trips to the front lines in Italy. Here is a good description and it is well worth reading:

    https://origins.osu.edu/history-news/day-remembering-and-accepting-responsibility

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    blunebottle  over 3 years ago

    It is important to teach each new generation that freedom has a cost.

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    oakie817  over 3 years ago

    amen

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    scote1379 Premium Member over 3 years ago

    OUTSTANDING, Thank You John !

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    Ontman  over 3 years ago

    Kudos Mr. Lustig.

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    gopher gofer  over 3 years ago

    let’s sing it all together…

    ♩i ain’t gonna study war no more…

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    MaxWelle Premium Member over 3 years ago

    Sibling?

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    Jimmyk939  over 3 years ago

    Lest we forget

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    Zebrastripes  over 3 years ago

    Unfortunately, today, there are so many who don’t have a clue when called to serve their country. We are free today because of the heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice. All my heroes are gone except two. My dear brother and brother-in-law! Both Naval vets! My past is gone but never forgotten…their memory is eternal.

    Thank you for your service. I love you!

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    Zebrastripes  over 3 years ago

    Thanks John!

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    Bruce1253  over 3 years ago

    No Greater Love. . . .

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    mourdac Premium Member over 3 years ago

    Incredible, John, thank you.

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    nosirrom  over 3 years ago

    May we always remember and may their numbers not grow.

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    swanridge  over 3 years ago

    Too many survived the (fill in the blank) war, but their life was so drastically changed that they should also be listed as a casualty.

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    alexius23  over 3 years ago

    Veritas

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    comixbomix  over 3 years ago

    Exactly as many as were needed…

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    Cozmik Cowboy  over 3 years ago

    The best way to honor our veterans is to stop making new ones.

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    scottbruce  over 3 years ago

    Thanks for the tribute to them Mr. Lustig.

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    RonnieAThompson Premium Member over 3 years ago

    Thanks, John, for a most excellent tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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    craigwestlake  over 3 years ago

    Like the song says, “Done too soon”…

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    Vet Premium Member over 3 years ago

    When others ran from the danger hoping it will pass them by……there are those that run towards the danger to stop it even if it costs them their lives. No color, no creed, no religious belief got in their way. All they wanted was Peace. They are the sons of God.

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    gazzara  over 3 years ago

    Thank you, John!

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    amethyst52 Premium Member over 3 years ago
    In Flanders FieldsIn Flanders Fields, the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lie,In Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields. LTC John Macrae
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    Vet Premium Member over 3 years ago

    Also lets not forget all the brave women who lost their lives during those times. While the good book does not say it they are daughters of God.

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    Old Man River  over 3 years ago

    Well put. We had too many by 1776, and we’ve kept on adding to the number ever since. Will we never learn?

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    clayface9 Premium Member over 3 years ago

    That’s hilarious.

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    ekw555  over 3 years ago

    all gave some.

    some gave all.

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    MCProfessor  over 3 years ago

    Best tribute I seen so far!

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    PaulLeckner  over 3 years ago

    Final Jeopardy Question. Which nation’s flag has undergone 28 changes in its over 200-year history? The most of any nation’s flag. Answer: What is the United States of America?

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