tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811584729206819773.post4148843190262534046..comments2024-03-11T14:56:06.297+09:00Comments on Pass the Chopsticks - Living in Japan: PatriotismKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595775412618489824noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811584729206819773.post-48658410399611145372008-08-25T22:44:00.000+09:002008-08-25T22:44:00.000+09:00I've worried about loved ones being in harm's way ...I've worried about loved ones being in harm's way many many times even though I've never been part of a military family. I don't claim to know what it's like to wipe tears off childrens' faces in any event because I will never be a parent.<BR/><BR/>I have the utmost respect for military servicemembers and their families, but I'm not less aware or less patriotic or respectful because I don't stand in those shoes.newsjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145873291447779793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811584729206819773.post-77492159114466592162008-08-25T14:12:00.000+09:002008-08-25T14:12:00.000+09:00Patriotism is something most Americans hold dear. ...Patriotism is something most Americans hold dear. I think if you've ever had to wipe your child's tear when they cried for their deployed daddy or if you've ever worried about your loved one being in harms way you do have a more profound understanding of the sacrifices that military families make. I'm glad your girls are enjoying learning about the flag!Aloha!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14843916432999327387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811584729206819773.post-7915662365012872102008-08-25T14:04:00.000+09:002008-08-25T14:04:00.000+09:00What a great thing to teach the girls. We have all...What a great thing to teach the girls. We have all adjusted well to Hawaii and my kids say they don't want to leave now or anytime in the future. Isn't it great how we move so much and the kids just call wherever we are at home. Hope you guys are all great and love the pictures..Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593812582959111015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811584729206819773.post-7233082081947394022008-08-25T10:32:00.000+09:002008-08-25T10:32:00.000+09:00Closing ceremonies are on tonight, not tomorrow ni...Closing ceremonies are on tonight, not tomorrow night.<BR/><BR/>And I'm not military, but that doesn't mean I don't understand sacrifice and have a great appreciation and respect for the flag, or that I don't have a sense of sacrifice.<BR/><BR/>(Hit send in the middle of my thought last time so I deleted that comment.)newsjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145873291447779793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811584729206819773.post-83761642804086196562008-08-25T10:31:00.000+09:002008-08-25T10:31:00.000+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.newsjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145873291447779793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811584729206819773.post-86878479213257000742008-08-25T09:46:00.000+09:002008-08-25T09:46:00.000+09:00They play the National Anthem here at the movie th...They play the National Anthem here at the movie theater on base before they play the movie. They use to do that years ago back in the day but it was something that done away with as our theaters moved from single screens to the numerous screened theater complexes that we have today. It's been a new experience for our kids.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146079669869693531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811584729206819773.post-68880390626371461082008-08-25T00:09:00.000+09:002008-08-25T00:09:00.000+09:00There's something about the American Flag... When...There's something about the American Flag... When I have gone to Canada for work, I get so excited and goosebumps when I see old Glory flying! :)<BR/><BR/>~MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com