Students Trample on Old Glory

[sixdogsmom]

That's a nice tribute to him. One of the riflemen tucked those shells inside the flag, and I just left them there. I thought it fitting. The honor guard that took care of Don was from McConnell; very nice young people. I was so pleased they were there, and I know that Don would have felt especially honored. Sad times, these; thanks for sharing.

[larryJ]

I just wanted to relate this experience.  Two weeks ago today, my father-in-law was buried in Rose Hills in Whittier.  As he was a World War 11 veteran he was given a military salute.  It was not an elaborate salute, just Taps being played and the folding of the flag.  The flag was presented to my wife as she is the oldest child.  Once the flag was folded only the blue field with stars was showing.  Our daughter had purchased a flag case and it will be placed somewhere that we can see it and reflect on his life.  I can't to this day salute our flag without tearing up.    I am a veteran and know what that flag means to me.  I am always surprised that there are no laws against desecrating that flag (i.e. burning).  During Vietnam it was hip for protesters to burn a flag.  I would see this and it would anger me.  But then-----------------I realized that I may not like the way someone treats my flag, but I respect that persons right to have the freedom to do it------freedom earned by veterans liike my "dad".  Larryj

[Catwoman]

That video brought me literally to crying.  The students who thought they were only standing on a piece of cloth were in all actuality standing on the backs of every man and woman who has ever fought for this country.  I thought it interesting that the adults were not the ones doing the desecrating of the flag, even though they were the ones being the most vocal and abrasive in their defense of their right to do so.  And, the older idiot who stated that they were 'letting the veteran stay'...since when does anyone have to be allowed by some leftist the right to stand up for patriotism???  Have we swung so far to the left that we have forgotten how much blood and tears have been shed in order for us to have these freedoms? That flag has been the symbol that has drawn untold millions to our shores because it was the symbol of the chance of a better life.  When you hit the flag, you've just hit where I live...literally.

[pam]

I just watched this and I only saw several pictures of the same couple three kids standin on a flag....Everybody else was walking around them even if they had to wait for somebody else to go by. I think I would rather focus on that fact than the few who were stupid. Focus on the positive of the guys who stood beside the veteran instead of the college officials who are overeducated idiots as Dad used to call em and the closest they ever get to bein revolutionary is this lame episode. See the trees instead of the forest.

[Catwoman]

Yes, I noted the ones who were walking around the flags, even the very little ones strewn on the floor.  I saw the trees, so to speak.  And yes, you're correct...there was a student who came and stood by the Veteran.  I guess it's just a bit painful to witness anyone having such an ignorance of what has gone into the making and sustaining of the American flag.  What really is ironic is the knowledge that there may very well come a day when those very people who took such joy in the desecration of that symbol may end up in a situation where they are called upon to defend that very symbol...wonder what their opinions and accompanying actions will be then? 

[sixdogsmom]

I just got to watch this video; I am so proud of the students who paid respect to the flag, but was a bit taken aback that only one student realized the descecration that was being done by having the flag(s) on the floor. I am very proud of that veteran who stood his ground, sometimes being a hero comes late in life. We still have many veterans groups; are they or the auxilliary members of those groups doing anything to educate the youngsters in grade school, intermediate and high school about the flag and respect for the flag?

[Wilma]

You just asked my question, SDM.  Who is educating the children about our flag?  Do they still do the Pledge of Allegiance at school every day?

[Catwoman]

The school that I teach in does the Pledge every morning, before we are released to go to our classes.  One of our K teachers has her children not only do that again but also has them sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" every morning, too.  You have given me a great idea...I think I will talk to my principal about having the Vets come in, for the weeks previous to Vet's Day, to teach my students about the flag and Flag Etiquette, because no...as far as I know, I have heard of no group coming into the schools to teach that element.

[flo]

on one of the morning talk shows this week there was a segment on teaching your child to be patriotic.  It is nice for the schools to have this type of teaching, but it is also very important for PARENTS to teach their child to be patriotic and proud of and respect for the American flag and of their Country, AMERICA.

[Catwoman]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!