These pictures were taken five long years ago the very same scene above being played out once again today for the sixth time at the same place here and everywhere around our country since the invasion of Iraq. Each flag here a representation of a veteran who is no longer with us.There is not a person I know who does not respect the service any man or women has given to this country but given these times and this day of remembrance Iraq and those who put us there has got to be part of the picture. The vets from this small Iowa town were adamantly opposed to the invasion and remain opposed to the chain of events since then. How many more of the same scene above will play out while this country occupies Iraq? It's likely there will be many.
With the war whores pounding the drums for war leading up to the invasion the opposition to such a venture was not heard from those who understood the ramifications of such an action namely the vets above and those no longer with us who now include my own Father. Although OTC did not exist five years ago the stance taken at that time remains the same today. We were one of the biggest supporters of the troops then and now. We supported them not going to Iraq and continue to support them coming home to their families immediately!!
Thank you to all Veterans past and present for your service and sacrifices and may the future for those who are serving abroad in this theater called Iraq and Afghanistan be able to return home very soon. That is my hope but the reality at this time is that many more graves will be dug for the casualties of this debacle.
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ReplyDeleteYes I do know Oak Creek. My dad had a hunting cabin between there and Phipsburg when I was little. There used to be a cafe in Oak Creek called "Pearls" we used to frequent in the '60's. I'm sure the place has changed lots since then.
Again thanks for your interest and the link.
Rocky
It's a bit of a smaller world these days for sure. Check out the comments on the post below. tb
ReplyDeleteAs I pointed out last year, I think the best way to support veterans is by honoring our part of the deal as a society: don't get them into useless wars in the first place, and help the wounded heal when they return.
ReplyDeleteSeems to me that as a society we're not doing either well enough.
Read Cujo's post from the link of last year as it's an excellent one!
ReplyDeleteWe MUST all work together to ensure that evil of this magnitude is never allowed to ever occur again.
ReplyDeleteBut it continues on because it has not been stopped. That's what worries me.
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