"In Memoriam"

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

           

Napoleon had the rare occasion to be in Washington on Memorial Day, and wandering row upon row of white headstones in Arlington National Cemetery gave him pause.

“So many,” he shook his head watching a couple walk past him carrying flowers and a small American flag. “And too few remembering."

There were constant protests against American presence in Vietnam. He too wasn’t sure about the U.S. being there, but to mistreat those who were willing to sacrifice themselves for others, tormenting those left behind, was just wrong.

He found his friend Scotty Bob’s grave and knelt.*

“Hey buddy, I haven’t forgotten you...”

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* ref “Seoul Survivors” http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7371168/1/Seoul_Survivors and “Brothers Old and New” http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7316278/1/Brothers_Old_and_New

Comments

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Never forget.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Amen to that! Thanks for commenting. Hmm, from the lack of comments, I might wander in my thoughts that some people have forgot, as the story wasn't really about Napoleon, it was about remembering those who gave up their live for freedom and to protect others from tyranny, Either that or they're out at BBQ's and not reading fanfic... snicker.

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

Very powerful drabble.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Thanks, a very emotional day for those with friends and family in the military.