a potentially silly question

[shadowknows69]

is there any way that surviving parents of fallen soldiers could be "officially" given some kind of Veteran status themselves. I know they do in our hearts and minds but some overt recognition by VFW' for their sacrifice. Vtereans by proxy or something. It's early be gentle if its too stupid.

[GoBlue]

1. Not silly but...

if I were the parent or spouse or child of a soldier who had fallen in the Iraq War, I might be offended by such recognition. I'm just not keen on the notion that I would ever feel honored by their death. But that's just me.

[shadowknows69]

2. I didn't mean specifically the Iraq war

In general. Maybe you're right though. Do we really need anything else honoring war at all? I do feel its important to honor sacrifce and that's the point I was making.

[nookiemonster]

3. A noble gesture.

But I disagree. Veteran status is for veterans only. I personally think that your idea would potentially open a huge can of worms.

It may sound coldhearted, but as a veteran myself, it would really dilute our status which many of us are incredibly proud of.

Just my $0.02

[B Calm]

4. That picture breaks my heart!

[nookiemonster]

5. I know.

The link to the LA Times story is next to the pic. Check it out if you haven't already.

The photo is powerful. No words are necessary at all.

[shadowknows69]

6. I would never attempt to dilute

yours or any Vet's recognition nookie. hope you know I meant no disrespect. just emotional early morning thoughts. I see your point though.

[nookiemonster]

7. No disrespect at all.

Like I said in my post, it is a noble gesture.

Just providing a point of view.

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