Memorial Day

I do an analogy for the kids at school. It goes like this.
Do you know how big a football field is? Well if we were to lay people down side to side and head to toe across the entire field that is how many bodies died in World War II. When we were bombed and after the ships were sinking and after and during all of the fires the only thing that did not burn was our AMERICAN FLAG.
What is sad is that every morning I stand and pledge to the flag at my school. I also watch the children, many have no idea why they are doing the pledge. Teachers I know that we have an insane core curriculum that MUST be done for the "TESTS" but take the time to explain why the pledge is done. Who knows this little gesture might help get a little bit of respect back in people. Oh and teachers do the pledge also instead of talking with a parent or someone else. Children also learn by example, be one. For all of the men and women that have served and are serving this beloved USA, THANK YOU! To the families of those lost, God Bless You.
This is also written in memory of two of my children's friends killed in Iraq.
Spc. Adam D. Froehlich, US Army, Pine Hill, NJ, killed March 25, 2004
and
Spc. Anthony "Joe" Dixon, US Army, Lindenwold, NJ, killed August 2, 2004