You know, we all as Americans should feel a little embarrassed and a bit ashamed at what the petty little narcissist in the Whitehouse did in our name by spitting on our WW2 veterens during the shutdown to make cheap political PR points. But by the same token we can all take pleasure and pride in what these wonderful Navy personel did in our name for this dying man. I don’t care what it cost or what convention is, they did a wonderful thing and I am awed with grateful admiration.
Sometimes the finest thing we can do is just listen interestedly and ask a few questions, even if the story is one we have heard dozens of times and know by heart, and could tell better because we wouldn’t get lost and lose our place. The look on the tellers face as the eyes unfocus and the person leaves the years, pain, and dulness behind and goes back to the time when they were young and full of vigor and adventure is precious. I decided years ago that I would try never to not have the time to listen. I have never regretted the time lost, only forgetting to do it. These people were great. I never want to be in that place and I have not earned that patience or such honors but I am happy to see young people with such character and good spirit.
To kind friends and absent companions.
Thank you, Paddy.
You know, we all as Americans should feel a little embarrassed and a bit ashamed at what the petty little narcissist in the Whitehouse did in our name by spitting on our WW2 veterens during the shutdown to make cheap political PR points. But by the same token we can all take pleasure and pride in what these wonderful Navy personel did in our name for this dying man. I don’t care what it cost or what convention is, they did a wonderful thing and I am awed with grateful admiration.
http://idrivewarships.wordpress.com/2013/11/10/a-sailors-dying-wish/
Saw this at AOSHQ by Dave in Texas. A site I visit every day and enjoy.
Sometimes the finest thing we can do is just listen interestedly and ask a few questions, even if the story is one we have heard dozens of times and know by heart, and could tell better because we wouldn’t get lost and lose our place. The look on the tellers face as the eyes unfocus and the person leaves the years, pain, and dulness behind and goes back to the time when they were young and full of vigor and adventure is precious. I decided years ago that I would try never to not have the time to listen. I have never regretted the time lost, only forgetting to do it. These people were great. I never want to be in that place and I have not earned that patience or such honors but I am happy to see young people with such character and good spirit.
Thanks, Mac