Mar 04 2009
Hug a GI Day
Today, March 4, is “Hug a GI Day.“ I’m so proud of us. When I think of the Viet Nam War and how we (not all Americans, of course) fought to end it, yes I’m proud of that. And, yes I was a young teen, but still very aware of the protesting and watching the body bags of dead soldiers coming home (on the news every night). We see no dead soldiers coming home in this war.
I’m not proud that we blamed the soldiers that, many times were forced, fought in that war. I’m proud of us now because we have learned that we can disagree with war policies made by our president and still have respect and gratitude for our military people. We, as a country (the people) have learned a valuable lesson. I’m really not sure how often that happens. It seems that so often countries, including ours, tend to repeat the same mistakes so many times.
When you think about hugging a GI today, if it feels right, go ahead. But, a handshake and a thank you will be just as appreciated. When you do this noble deed today, think back to all the military people who were in the Viet Nam War, if you can find one, thank them now. If not, send your gratitude out to them in a mental thank you. Better late than never, as the saying goes.
In fact hug a veteran from any time on Hug a GI Day.
Send a free e-card to a GI today.
