Letter | Myrtle Beach Memorial Day compromise? Ask veterans what that is.

Veterans know real compromise

Thanks to the city for making sure that veterans have a chance to remember and pay homage to those who have given their lives for our country on Memorial Day.

For Myrtle Beach City Spokesman Mark Kruea to say that it was a great compromise to acknowledge veterans’ desire to recognize Memorial Day clearly indicates that he and many Americans do not realize the importance of Memorial Day.

All of the other military events scheduled for May are great for living veterans, and we are thankful for those recognitions. For those who have fought for our country, Memorial Day is set aside to remember our fellow brothers and sisters in the military who have given their lives to keep this country free.

Now that is compromise, serving your country knowing it could cost your life.

Thanks again to the city; however, the dead soldiers, sailors, airmen and Coast Guard know what true compromise is.

This story was originally published April 8, 2015 at 2:07 PM with the headline "Letter | Myrtle Beach Memorial Day compromise? Ask veterans what that is.."