2008 Army Signal Ball Manhattan Kansas

[macwilkin]

I personally find it distastful in the extreme when I attend a Scottish function and see men wearing medals and/or service ribbons to which they are not entitled, especially when they try to explain away their phony status as a memorial, or tribute, to their father, etc. These people are beneath contempt.

My father's medals live in a frame on the wall of my library. When I die, mine will go in a frame next to his. That's how you honour or revere the memory of someone who served in the military.

Scott -- I hope you do not think ill of this young man then:



It's a long-standing tradition for the children & grandchildren in Australia to wear their dad's/grandad's medals and march with their old mates in ANZAC Day parades. Notice that the gongs are worn on the right lapel.

These young people are not being phony in their tribute.

Regards,

Todd