All politics aside, I'm proud to say I was a participant at the protest rally at the National WWll Memorial in Washington, DC today. The barricades were removed (with the help of some bolt cutters) and the gathering began. When we finished there we walked to the Wall and it was opened. I have walked by it several times over the years unable to go in. My wife finally made me (in front of all those folks). I was able to find my two buddies who I have carried their names and panel numbers with me for all this time. Of course I didn't hold up well but as folks walked by I got a lot of pats on the shoulder which actually made it more difficult but I was thankful for. I'll never know why them and not me but that's life. After that we moved on to the Lincoln Memorial at the west end of the National Mall and it was opened and a rally took place there. From there my wife and I headed north to the Metro to go home but the rally headed to the White House where the barricades from the WWll Memorial were heaped in a pile where they belonged. It felt good to be with folks who know what leadership is and know we have little to show for it in those who are supposed to represent the best interst of our great country. I suppose the government will pay money to close them all up tonight, but at least we had our day.
Semper Fi to all you Vets!
Dan
Semper Fi to all you Vets!
Dan
