November 22, 1963

[DrWojo]

As I recall, upon hearing the shots I proceeded to kick the foot end of my baby carriage out onto the floor. For a 4 month old infant it was very traumatising. My wife states that she spent the first day of her life watching the funeral proceeds. She dislikes funerals to this day.

I witnessed a similar lack of respect this past Saturday at the changing of the wreath ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery by my Brothers-in-law. When the Military Official announced, “You will show respect. You will remove all headgear. You will place your right hand over your heart. You will remain silent . . .” they did nothing. (I had my MAGA hat removed and my hand over my heart before I was told). The next morning when I asked one of them why they didn’t even make a weak attempt at showing at least a little respect, he muttered he wasn’t sure what they meant, then Mother-in-law said we should have walked away when asked to show respect. Sadly, such lack of respect will not leave a favorable witness for Anabaptists, and even sadder, reproach upon the Christ I hope they are serving.

[appleman2006]

Sorry if my attempt at humour showed a lack of respect. Would it help if I told you I spent the better part of a day at the 6th floor museum a few years back and found it both sobering and inspiring? I even stood on the "spot" and observed a moment of silence. Until the light turned green that is. and I was forced back into reality.

[RZehr]

Sorry if my attempt at humour showed a lack of respect. Would it help if I told you I spent the better part of a day at the 6th floor museum a few years back and found it both sobering and inspiring? I even stood on the "spot" and observed a moment of silence. Until the light turned green that is. and I was forced back into reality.

My humor was flaring up as well. I was going to give a fictitious first person account involving fleeing the grassy knoll, but Dr.Wojos post stopped me.
I wasn't nearly born yet.

[Hats Off]

Seems to me I was in a field behind the house, plowing with a little grey Ferguson tractor when a neighbour walked up to where I was working and told me about it. Even in Canada, people were excited about this event.

[Aurien]

As I recall, upon hearing the shots I proceeded to kick the foot end of my baby carriage out onto the floor. For a 4 month old infant it was very traumatising. My wife states that she spent the first day of her life watching the funeral proceeds. She dislikes funerals to this day.

I witnessed a similar lack of respect this past Saturday at the changing of the wreath ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery by my Brothers-in-law. When the Military Official announced, “You will show respect. You will remove all headgear. You will place your right hand over your heart. You will remain silent . . .” they did nothing. (I had my MAGA hat removed and my hand over my heart before I was told). The next morning when I asked one of them why they didn’t even make a weak attempt at showing at least a little respect, he muttered he wasn’t sure what they meant, then Mother-in-law said we should have walked away when asked to show respect. Sadly, such lack of respect will not leave a favorable witness for Anabaptists, and even sadder, reproach upon the Christ I hope they are serving.

Is it also showing disrespect to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance but not say it or put your hand over your heart?

[Aurien]

I must be one of the younger people on MN. I was decades from being born when the assassination happened.

[MaxPC]

I was in Rome, Italy. I didn't hear about it until the day afterwards.

[Wade]

My mom was born a little over a month later in 1964 and my dad nearly 3 months later.

[Dan Z]

I was probably behind bars at the time - in my crib.

I do remember the assassination of JFK's brother Bobby though.

[Dan Z]

As I recall, upon hearing the shots I proceeded to kick the foot end of my baby carriage out onto the floor. For a 4 month old infant it was very traumatising. My wife states that she spent the first day of her life watching the funeral proceeds. She dislikes funerals to this day.

I witnessed a similar lack of respect this past Saturday at the changing of the wreath ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery by my Brothers-in-law. When the Military Official announced, “You will show respect. You will remove all headgear. You will place your right hand over your heart. You will remain silent . . .” they did nothing. (I had my MAGA hat removed and my hand over my heart before I was told). The next morning when I asked one of them why they didn’t even make a weak attempt at showing at least a little respect, he muttered he wasn’t sure what they meant, then Mother-in-law said we should have walked away when asked to show respect. Sadly, such lack of respect will not leave a favorable witness for Anabaptists, and even sadder, reproach upon the Christ I hope they are serving.

Is it also showing disrespect to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance but not say it or put your hand over your heart?

I don't know about your brothers-in-law motives Dr. Wojo, but I suspect this type of "disrespect" is what got Shadrach, Mechach and Abednigo thrown into the furnace.