militarymoms

Yesterday my daughter and I stopped by our local Army post to pick up some groceries.  We were putting the bags into the trunk when we heard the familiar bugle notes that signal the beginning of Evening Colors.  Of course, we set everything down and stood at attention, turning toward the headquarters building, and stayed that way until Colors ended.

Do you think anyone else bothered to do this?

Well, I didn’t turn around - duh - but no one within my field of vision stopped at all.  Cars kept driving and people kept walking.  My daughter asked, “Shouldn’t they stop their cars?  It’s Colors!”

I am upset that people on a military base can’t be bothered to stop and honor their flag - the symbol of the country they, or someone they love, has volunteered to fight and perhaps die for.  There is something so wrong about refusing to honor our flag.

I suppose some drivers could argue that they didn’t hear the music, but I would think they’d notice motionless people in the commissary parking lot, check their dashboard clock, and arrive at the obvious conclusion: 5:00, Army post, time for Colors.  Besides, the music was pretty loud - the HQ building isn’t exactly right next to the commissary, but I heard it just fine.

Next time I see this happen, I plan to write to the post’s commanding officer.  Perhaps he can help remind some folks that the flag deserves our respect. 

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