Veteran's Corner

Many of you older folks may remember the 1956 movie, ‘Teahouse of The August Moon,” starring Marlon Brando and Glenn Ford. It was a satire of the U.S. occupation and Americanization  of the island of Okinawa. 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and  Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) afflictions have been with us for eternity. This is recently being exponentially recognized due to today’s war on terrorism involving troops returning from multiple extended dangerous tours of duty.

American freedom is the core value of which has often been tested in the past and unto today. One of the most poignant examples of our freedom revolves around events of the American Revolution. America’s 13 British colonies were tired of British authoritarian control over their lives. Americans embraced an honorable cause of revolt.

In response to Millerton resident John Walter’s letter to the editor in the May 14 issue of The Millerton News entitled, “The pains of over-restrictive zoning,” I say, “Well done, John.” 

I will add my own comments to his opinion. 

What would have been, under normal times, an extended weekend involving parties, barbecues and social functions, has unfortunately been put on hold this year.  Memorial Day is a somber, serious time for us veterans and the military. 

Sometimes it takes a tragedy to bring out the best in people.