To the Editor:
I respect the love of country that comes through last week’s Commentary (“Not Flying Flag on 250th – Not My Father’s Country”), and I especially respect the sacrifices made by the author’s father. His service in Korea, the wounds he carried afterward, and his continued commitment to community and country deserve genuine respect.
My own father served in World War II, and I am a Vietnam-era veteran, so I recognize the seriousness of that kind of service and the values that often stand behind it.
July 1, 2026
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