I love my hometown's Memorial Day parade but this year when the veterans marched by all I could think about was burn pits and VA wait times and how we honor the dead better than we care for the living.
More people experience this than they realize.
He's recognizing that patriotic ceremonies can mask rather than address the actual needs of those being honored.
“Where Are You with National identity and patriotism examined?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.