Hey Nippy. The fact that it IS happening makes me feel good! In Detroit, we have a museum dedicated to the T. Airmen. I have met some of them at speaking engagements and one of our former mayors was an airman. They are good natured and cool older men!
cool beans. Somewhere lurking in my moms attics are the notes of a young reporter who interviewed many of the first wave-all of whom are no longer with us-we will have to take a look for them when on our Christmas visit this year.
I felt like such an idiot, because when I heard this on the news my throat choked up and my eyes filled with tears. I am neither a person of color, nor am I old enough to be a part of the era of the Airmen, but for some reason the idea that they will be there for the inauguration touched me deeply. I am trying to impress upon my children just how HISTORIC this event will be... this invitation just adds to the solemnity of the occasion.
Can you imagine coming home from fighting for a country wherein some still viewed you as unworthy of recognition for your service?
I remember my father talking about his experiences. He told me to read Norman Mailer's The Naked and the Dead in order to get a feel for what being in a war is truly like.
And we can't forget how all of the Vietnam vets were mistreated when they returned home. Add what those who serve/served in Iraq and Afghanistan are going through it's all FUBAR.
May these wars be over soon. There is too much fighting going on. I don't think we world citizens can stand much more.
I cried at the end of the movie Glory watching the regiment of all of the black men dying along with their white leader. It was based on true events.
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In Detroit, we have a museum dedicated to the T. Airmen. I have met some of them at speaking engagements and one of our former mayors was an airman. They are good natured and cool older men!
Michael, you will HAVE to find them and share!
I agree, David.
Your empathy is appreciated, Paula.
I remember my father talking about his experiences. He told me to read Norman Mailer's The Naked and the Dead in order to get a feel for what being in a war is truly like.
And we can't forget how all of the Vietnam vets were mistreated when they returned home. Add what those who serve/served in Iraq and Afghanistan are going through it's all FUBAR.
May these wars be over soon. There is too much fighting going on. I don't think we world citizens can stand much more.
I cried at the end of the movie Glory watching the regiment of all of the black men dying along with their white leader. It was based on true events.