The National Medal of Honor Museum opens today in Arlington. George W. Bush joined several recipients to cut the ribbon at a party this weekend.
He also seemed to be having a good time with the Medal of Honor recipients. A total of 32 of the 62 living recipients were able to travel to the event. I’m fairly certain they were uncomfortable walking a red carpet so reporters could shove a microphone in their faces.
They were allowed to turn right and talk to the horde or turn left to not have to deal with us. Each one who talked explained they don’t wear the medal for themselves; they wear it for the service members who didn’t get recognition for what they did or might never have come home.
Lee Greenwood opened with the President’s Own United States Marine Band. I respect that while these musicians travel the country to make patriotism rock as hard as possible, they’re still enjoying March Madness. I think a lot of us suspected “American Patrol,” known as the Gonzaga of Sousa’s discography, would pull off the upset.
I talked to Greenwood before he sang. He was visiting for the first time and said singing at the party would be the thrill of his life.
Gary Sinise says this museum can help kids learn about selflessness which, at a time I’m sure many of us have contemplated where we’d like to insert an influencer’s selfie stick, can be an important character trait to develop.
The mayor of Arlington also turned right. He says people who pass through the museum can learn about what Medal of Honor recipients did, but their selflessness might rub off on the rest of us.
We all can work together toward a common goal. For instance, despite the glitz and glamor of a major event like this, even the red carpet needs to be vacuumed.
No matter how much you argue about politics with strangers on the internet, Congressman Roger Williams says these recipients show we still look out for each other in crisis, and America is still the greatest country in the world.
After all, we have infused new technology into fireworks shows by adding drones synced with the music of modern philosopher Toby Keith.
