(Photo by Dick Bergeron, Sayen Gardens, Hamilton, NJ)
Today, the quiet, somewhat somber weather seems to be appropriate to the event; that is, setting a day aside to remember the sacrifices made by all U.S. servicemen and women – past and present – who gave so much of themselves for this nation and for what it represents.
It may also be a good time to call a halt to the self-imposed, self-flagellation of the American character emanating from within the Beltway. We are not a perfect country and have a long way to go: Yet, as I assess the modern world, America’s position in it, and try to place the American experiment in its proper perspective within the long sweep of history, I don’t see many close competitors. I wish that those governing this nation in the highest places along the corridors of Washington would pause this weekend and internalize these thoughts.
Reminder: Bridgewater Mayor, Patricia Flannery, sent out a recent email that American Legion Post #327 is sponsoring a parade and “service festivities for our armed services on Monday, May 25.” It starts at 11:00 a.m. and will follow a route along Old York Road, terminating at Ardmaer Park where a memorial service will take place.
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