The memory of these airmen remain and so it should. These days, the concept of hero has been denigrated, unfortunately. The memorials laid on the mountain represent heroes. For the record, to reach high up and past the crosses, we found tough and dangerous, but certainly not heroic. Taking a break on the tough climb as we turn to face Yuma. We observe from afar, sometimes not so far, and wonder why people disrespect the flag of their country, particularly that of a republic or democracy. They burn it, stand-down next to it, curse it and what it represents, and also, those that support it. It was not long ago when those that would not stand for the flag invited condemnation. Today, there’s a hardcore that condemn people who are proud of the flag. Hmm! There are people we love, many whom we respect and a large number we avoid. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the latter stages of our life, we realize and accept reluctantly: the human race is a disappointment. Beginning with ...
