A Perfect Way to Spend Flag Day

It could have only been better if it had been Veteran's Day. Or November 10, the Marine Corps Birthday. Or -- better still -- Or V-J Day (August 15). Flag Day will have to serve as my best day to finish With the Old Breed by E. B. Sledge. Finishing this book left me feeling a mix of melancholy and gratitude. Thankful for all of those millions of men and women who have died and continue to die in battle to preserve our nation. Sad that I don't think about them enough. Guilty that I complain so much. When they are old enough, I feel like this is a must read for my children. I'm thinking High School would be best. I'm anxious to now get started on Helmet for My Pillow.