Here's a chain letter that I hope will go far and wide.
FREEDOM ISN'T FREE! Thank a Vet for yours.
WHAT A FRIVOLOUS GROUP WE WERE
Our beloved President shares our pain . .
I was embarrassed to read that President Clinton and his advisors have said,
"The older generation must learn to sacrifice as other generations have
done."
That's my generation. I knew eventually someone would ferret out the dirty
secret: we've lived the "lifestyle of the rich and famous" all our lives.
Now, I know I must bare the truth about my generation and let the
country condemn us for our selfishness.
During the Depression we had a hilarious time dancing to the tune of
"Brother Can You Spare A Dime?" We could choose to dine at any of the
country's fabulous soup kitchens, often joined by our parents and
siblings...those were the heady days of carefree self-indulgence.
Then, with World War II, the cup filled to overflowing. We had the chance
to bask on the exotic beaches of Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa; to see
the capitols of Europe and travel to such scenic spots as Bastogne, Malmedy
and Monte Cassino. Of course, one of the most exhilarating adventures was
the stroll from Bataan to the local Japanese hotels, laughingly known as
death
camps.
But the good times really rolled for those lucky enough to be on the
beaches of Normandy for the swimming and boating that pleasant June day
in '44. Unforgettable. Even luckier were those that drew the prized holiday
tickets for cruises on sleek, gray ships to fun filled spots like Midway,
The
Solomons and Murmansk.
Instead of asking, "what can we do for our country," an indulgent government
let us fritter away our youth wandering idly through the lush and lovely
jungles
of Burma and New Guinea. Yes, it's all true: we were pampered, we were
spoiled rotten, we never did realize what sacrifice meant. We envy you,
Mr. Clinton, the harsh lessons you learned in London, Moscow and Little
Rock.
My generation is old, Mr. President...and guilty; but we are repentant.
Punish us for our failings, sir, that we may learn the true meaning of Duty,
Honor, and Country.
Robert J. Grady, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret), Colorado Springs
IF YOU FEEL AS I DO, YOU WILL PASS THIS ON TO EVERY ONE ON
YOUR LIST REGARDLESS OF THEIR POLITICAL PREFERENCE..
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