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Today is a day of mourning for the men and women who died while in service. We plant flags to honor the gift of life given to us. Their deaths are more than patriotic duty. They died for honor, belief in democracy and civil responsibility. Let us respect the virtues of their sacrifice.
The standard democracy is based on commitment to equanimity. Therefore, we must remember that irresponsible rhetoric defies the values of memoriam.
Bullying is cowardice hiding in aggression. Freedom before social responsibility is anarchy. Slavery is an economic issue. Violence is always an invitation to retaliation.
Let us plant flags to honor bravery, sacrifice and courage.
Kahu Richard Walenta
U.S. Navy chaplain, Vietnam
Waianae
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