Brave & Free

 I have had grand intentions of writing and publishing a well-timed Memorial Day piece since the inception of this blog. At last, here it is.  This is the first year in my memory that Greenville, SC has not held a ceremony at County Square to memorialize all those who have died defending our nation. Why is that? Because this year, after spending millions of dollars on city projects, including Unity Park and a shiny new county square, the government decided it wasn't worth it to pay for a Memorial Day ceremony. Since government employees are off today, it would cost extra to have a few open and close the building. Volunteers do the rest of the work.  Greenville, while rising in national acclaim, is currently unable to respect the thousands who have died for our country.  Greenville, what is wrong with you?  Now, today isn't about calling out this fallible city. It is a day set aside to remember, to reminisce, and to renew our shared patriotism, sorrow, and determination to prese