A Memorial Day Conversation, A Double Drabble

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

“Is it appropriate, Napoleon, to say ‘Happy Memorial Day?’ This is a day of remembrance and solemnity, is it not?”

“It is, but we also have cookouts, fun and fireworks to celebrate. Many American soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice and many more stand ready to do the same if need be to ensure our continued ability to enjoy our lives and freedom. Here, have a hotdog.”

“Is that why you requested June third be designated UNCLE Memorial Day?”

“Yes, it was approved at the last Summit meeting. UNCLE agents are unsung heroes; we should as an organization remember our own in a uniform manner. It seemed odd to me that each HQ would remember its lost agents on different days and by doing different things. The Number Ones have standardized what form the memorial services will take. Each HQ contributed a part: A moment of silence, the reading of agents’ names lost in the previous year, a speech by the Number One and CEA of the office followed by a luncheon attended by all the available Section IIs and IIIs.”

“That was a wonderful suggestion, Napoleon, I am glad that resolution passed. Is the barbecued chicken ready?”

“Yes, Bottomless Pit.”

Comments

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

Beautiful idea, and the bottomless pit will definitely be there

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Very well done and it's an idea that makes total sense. The last line of course, is priceless.
Happy Memorial Day, what ever you do, and thank a soldier if you meet one...

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

Happy Memorial Day to you, too and thank you for the comment!