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06/30/2006 07:32:38 PM · #1 |
My wife and I were out driving around today and when we went to check our mail at the Post Office, this is what we found in the parking lot.
Here's what the tailgate looks like a bit closer up.
And the casket.
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06/30/2006 07:52:21 PM · #2 |
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07/01/2006 01:29:43 AM · #3 |
It's a one of a kind for sure.
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07/01/2006 02:00:23 AM · #4 |
Is it really a tribute or a protest?
Being retired military who has lost several very close friends in USAF fighter aircraft accidents and crashes, I really don't take this as a tribute, it puts too much emphasis on their death and not on the honor, courage, and bravery they showed as soldiers for our nations. This is too much "grandstanding" and trying to get attention for themself, sorry it does not touch me as being very respectful. AND I do see their Purple Heart license plate, I truely respect that to the fullest, just not the representation of death ... even with the flags and graphic.
For a parade ok, not for show-and-tell.
Message edited by author 2006-07-01 02:01:33. |
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07/01/2006 06:06:56 AM · #5 |
I agree. Quite over the top. It looks almost clownish. The garrishness borders on disrespect.
My point of view, anyway. |
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07/01/2006 06:08:23 AM · #6 |
Tributes like this to many are heartwarming, he's probably gotten a lot of good comments on his truck as well as a few people who dont like it. I for one don't like the truck for the reminders of death on it .. when there are so many men and women coming home alive.
To me its a protest that there are men and women coming home in boxes rather than alive. Its a silent protest.
Sadly there are people who protest at funerals for fallen servicemen... We have some fantastic businesses in the Flint area who denied protesters access to their lots so the protesters had to go home on a funeral of a Marine yesterday... I'm proud of those businesses! I'm proud of the veterans who gathered together enmass to make sure that the family was protected! |
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07/01/2006 07:06:50 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Di:
Sadly there are people who protest at funerals for fallen servicemen... We have some fantastic businesses in the Flint area who denied protesters access to their lots so the protesters had to go home on a funeral of a Marine yesterday... I'm proud of those businesses! I'm proud of the veterans who gathered together enmass to make sure that the family was protected! |
Are people allowed to protest at funerals? |
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07/01/2006 07:15:06 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Is it really a tribute or a protest?
Being retired military who has lost several very close friends in USAF fighter aircraft accidents and crashes, I really don't take this as a tribute, it puts too much emphasis on their death and not on the honor, courage, and bravery they showed as soldiers for our nations. This is too much "grandstanding" and trying to get attention for themself, sorry it does not touch me as being very respectful. AND I do see their Purple Heart license plate, I truely respect that to the fullest, just not the representation of death ... even with the flags and graphic.
For a parade ok, not for show-and-tell. |
I agree.
June
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07/01/2006 07:42:19 AM · #9 |
sadly yes... and the lunatic and his "church followers" go all over the states to protest at funerals...
Originally posted by jhonan:
Originally posted by Di:
Sadly there are people who protest at funerals for fallen servicemen... We have some fantastic businesses in the Flint area who denied protesters access to their lots so the protesters had to go home on a funeral of a Marine yesterday... I'm proud of those businesses! I'm proud of the veterans who gathered together enmass to make sure that the family was protected! |
Are people allowed to protest at funerals? |
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07/01/2006 07:54:32 AM · #10 |
I would be willing to bet that truck was set up for a 4th of July Parade.
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07/01/2006 10:16:10 AM · #11 |
In light of the purple heart plate, it could be a personal expression of gratitude. Perhaps this person has coped with their injury (whatever it may be) by realizing that some of his/her brothers in combat lost everything.
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07/01/2006 10:50:34 AM · #12 |
R.I.P
Specialist Daniel Unger
May 25th 2004
FOB Kalsu, IRAQ
A good friend and Brother
We Will Never Forget
A Co 1-185 Infantry
ANIMALS!!!!!!!!!!!
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07/01/2006 11:52:43 AM · #13 |
God Bless America
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07/01/2006 12:12:09 PM · #14 |
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07/01/2006 12:27:30 PM · #15 |
As a military guy, we should remember and honor all fallen soldiers, even the enemy. There used to be honor and respect in war. In WWII in air combat, when the battle was over the pilots would salute each other and respect each others courage and abilities. There was also stories of short truce on battlefields to retrieve the dead and wounded soldiers. During Christmas there were stories of enemy troops coming out of foxholes and shaking hands. War is hell, everyone losses something, even the victor. There is no honor in war anymore, with the ability to shoot down an enemy aircraft for a hundred miles away and never see it ... no honor. Human life has become too easily sacrificed, easier by some cultures than others. WAR IS HELL. A better show of respect is a flag painted truck, the coffin is a sign of mental angish but more likely a desperate grasp of wanting personal attention. Bad taste and shows no honor. A selfish protest and does not respect the bravey of the men and women serving him and his family. Death is final; love, respect and honor are eternal.
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07/01/2006 12:41:37 PM · #16 |
| I don't believe it was the owner's intention, but the word "garish" came to mind when I first looked at the photos. |
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07/01/2006 03:17:02 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
As a military guy, we should remember and honor all fallen soldiers, even the enemy. There used to be honor and respect in war. In WWII in air combat, when the battle was over the pilots would salute each other and respect each others courage and abilities. There was also stories of short truce on battlefields to retrieve the dead and wounded soldiers. During Christmas there were stories of enemy troops coming out of foxholes and shaking hands. War is hell, everyone losses something, even the victor. There is no honor in war anymore, with the ability to shoot down an enemy aircraft for a hundred miles away and never see it ... no honor. Human life has become too easily sacrificed, easier by some cultures than others. WAR IS HELL. A better show of respect is a flag painted truck, the coffin is a sign of mental angish but more likely a desperate grasp of wanting personal attention. Bad taste and shows no honor. A selfish protest and does not respect the bravey of the men and women serving him and his family. Death is final; love, respect and honor are eternal. |
Well said. |
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