[SStockDart]

I was making a little humor in the other thread we have going tonight. Hope ya all join in...btw, I don't drink. Memorial Day is especially important to me. My Dad was born May 30, 1918. Often Memorial Day falls on his birthday. Memorial Day is intended to recognize our fallen soldiers that helped keep this country free and helped keep the world from the evils, such as Hitler. My dad was a POW to Hitler's Germans. He was not a hero in his eyes....but he is forever my hero. To me, the word "hero" is not the appropriate word to use to our fallen soldiers.....in the history of the United States, most of the fallen soldiers were inducted into the military to serve their Country.....they were doing what they were told to do..(We had to) .to the best of their ability. My dad survived WWII, but suffered the physical effects until his demise in 2005. I would suggest that those buried in Arlington and other National cemeteries would not consider them selves heros. I am a Veteran that was drafted, like the rest of us, willing to give our lives for our country.......this country has changed....let me remind those that think this country owes them something....freedom isn't free.....and to our fallen military men and women.....you are my heros.