Well-Raised Kids Give Veteran Hope for Future

Recently I have had the honor to ride in various parade vehicles with the American Legion McBride Post #143 or with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 displaying the American Flag. As we were winding down neighborhood roads or main avenues we passed citizens standing with their hands over their hearts. Next to them we would see children mirroring their parents, this sight is worth hundreds of “thank you for your service” greetings.

It gives Veterans a gleam of hope for our country’s future and erases the sight of some millionaire kneeling on our flag. Before some of the “First Amendment right of free speach” people fill your diapers, we Veterans have the same right and we have spent a part of our life living in less than enjoyable conditions defending that and other privileges offered in our Constitution. We have darn sure paid our dues to speak our thoughts too.

I will take any of these wellraised kids over any overpaid egomaniac that can run a 40-yard sprint in 4.2 seconds. Thank you again parents, now please take a few minutes and explain why real Americans stand and place their hand over their heart, you make us proud. I am downtown Terry Brown, that’s my opinion and now you know it. Vietnam (1966-1967). Fayette County (1984 - Present).

Terry Brown Muldoon