Ray of Sunshine

I grew up in and around the San Antonio area, and still live near there. San Antonio prides itself on being Military City USA, based on history ("the military presence in San Antonio is unbroken for nearly 300 years") and the large number of military installations and retirees that have made San Antonio home during that time frame. Two recent articles in the local paper illustrate the close relationship between S.A. and the military.
















This is a picture from a slideshow that depicts local Cub Scouts planting flags on every grave at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

















In this picture, local volunteers are reading the names of every veteran buried in the cemetery - all 76,000 of them.


I have friends and relatives buried at Ft. Sam, including my mother, so these ceremonies are very meaningful to me.

The news today is full of doom and gloom, but when I see stories like this, I realize that there are places in this country where some of the traditional values not only still exist, but are celebrated and honored. As we enjoy the Memorial Day weekend, let us not only pause to give thanks for our veterans, but also acknowledge the rays of sunshine that are out there.

Don't write this country off just yet...