'On this day, Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, I bear neither wreath of remembrance or barbecue tongs. I bear instead thanks to all the men and women in the military, in the police force, and in the rescue services such as the fire department and EMT corps who are good people and have a sense of duty towards their fellow human beings, who are kind to others.. who don’t just grab a gun and go or view the “other” as enemy because that makes him easier to kill.'
