This is a message to all of my comrades who were successful in coming out sane and alive after enduring the struggle:
Remember when you were in and the old timers told you never to forget; that you must give something back? Come on, don't lie to yourself, we all had that pep talk at one time or another! Well, now I'm calling you all on it...join my campaign to designate our own holiday, September 13th, Remembrance Day!
This is a day when we remember all of our loved ones on locked down. We give back by giving them a visit, sending them a package of food, sending them a money order, or just sitting down to write them a letter to let them know you remember them! This is a day for all of their loved ones to show them that you remember them; the sons, fathers, daughters, mothers, cousins, aunts and just plain good friends!
Think about the days when no matter what went down you didn't have to worry about anything because they had your back.
Think about the times when you were cold and dirty and they were the ones who gave you a place to stay and wash.
Think about the times when you were feeling lonely and they were the ones who kept you company and gave you love.
Think about the times when you had not a penny in your pocket, with a grumbling stomach, and they were the ones to feed you and give you money to survive.
Every group of people has this day. Every religion in existence has it. Veterans have it. Presidents have it. Even Groundhogs have one. Now we want our day!
We can make it happen if only we try. I'm not asking you to run rampant in the streets or take anyone hostage like a lot of you promised you'd do when the call for loyalty came; simply pass the word and participate when the date gets here....
.....Remembrance Day! September 13th!
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