Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot
I agree with James about the medals and decorations as well, with one noteable exception: The Australian tradition of allowing children, grandchildren, etc. to wear the medals and decorations of their fathers, grandfathers, etc. on ANZAC Day (April 25th) and Remembrance Day (November 11th) -- they are worn on the right breast, not the left, and many of these young people march with their dad or grandad's old comrades, a fitting and very personal tribute, INMHO. I've been told by Australians that it "passes the torch" of remembrance to these young people to ensure that what their relatives did will never be forgotten.
I do like that tradition Todd. It would be nice to see something like that in the US. And it might help educate some folks about what the medals mean.