Just Sally

Last night, I made a simple request on X. I asked if anybody visiting Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day would stop by Alan’s grave and leave a photo for our family. What happened next honestly caught me off guard. By this afternoon, dozens of Americans from all walks of life had made the walk to Section 60 to visit SSG Alan W. Shaw. Veterans. Families. Complete strangers. People who had never met Alan, but chose to honor him anyway. For one day on social media, people put aside the constant noise and negativity and came together for something bigger than themselves. My notifications filled with photos, kind messages, prayers, and stories from people honoring not just Alan, but so many of our fallen heroes. I don’t think people fully understand what moments like this mean to Gold Star families. The fear is never just losing them. It’s losing them slowly over time as the world moves on and fewer people remember their name. But today showed me that Alan will never be forgotten. After years of watching social media reward some of the worst parts of humanity, today gave me a reminder that the good is still out there too. Thank you to every single person who stopped by to visit Alan today, said his name, shared his story, or took a moment to honor the fallen. This right here is the America Alan knew and loved enough to fight and die for. And today, y’all showed us all that it’s still here and it’s still worth fighting for. 🇺🇸

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You Sir, can fuck right off. Today is for heroes.

@John_Cyrano @james_xond Exactly the same situation. It turned out not to be an investment but at least I broke even on it when it was time to move on.

@james_xond I was 36. Sadly it was 2007 and my new home lost a chunk of its value barely a year after I bought it. Fortunately I was able to hang on and weather through.

Trying to prove a point. How old were you when you became a homeowner for the first time?

@james_xond 35.

Interesting way of writing "his penis"

Been fortunate to ride in some cool cars in my time but this may be one of the coolest! 1941 Packard which will be the lead car in today’s Memorial Day Parade. Have a Blessed Memorial Day. Never Forget. Freedom isn’t free. #MemorialDay

Proud to be in DC tonight. Honored to be the Grand Marshall for the Memorial Day Parade tomorrow. Here to give Respect and Gratitude to our Fallen. Remember them on #MemorialDay.

So what you’re telling me is Thomas Massie has had alleged names of “high-profile pedophiles” that are still walking free for the last 8 months but might release them later. Thomas Massie is protecting pedophiles. Or he’s lying. That’s the options.

This is so BEAUTIFUL 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 She had her prom dress made from her late father's military uniform🙏

Field and seedings will be announced tomorrow at noon.

Someone wanna tell this person that Richard Petty is still alive??

This is the way my mama and grandma throw shade👀👀👀👀

@noprezzie2012 @soupcanarchist I was going to post this but you beat me to it.

@soupcanarchist Correct. youtu.be/AAx553k7W5s

"We have McDonalds at home..." is not just a funny meme. Your mom literally would not spend the money on fast food if we had groceries at home. But ok.

@Publix key lime pie is ELITE

These U.S. soldiers singing Toby Keith’s American Soldier will give you chills Incredible 🇺🇸🫡

The Braves are 20 games over .500 and now have a 10.5 game division lead. Extra innings walk off win tonight. Team’s on fire.

I just think it would be better for everyone if the people who make adhesive for maxi pads and the people who make adhesive for bookstore price stickers switched jobs