National Anthem
What a great thing it would be if all CDH students could sing the words of the National Anthem at sports events! I noticed some students singing at UST last Friday but I also noticed that other students were mocking them (Is mocking too strong a word? Maybe they were just joking and didn’t mean anything bad.) Let me share a thought about the Naitonal Anthem. To older generations whose memories of war (World War II, Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq, Afghanistan) remain raw, having CDH students talking, laughing, joking during the National Anthem hurts. During the National Anthem, out of rsepect for those who served or gave their lives for our freedom, we remove our hats, stand in silent reverence, and take a moment to appreciate the shoulders upon which this nation stands. What a great gift it would be to everyone if CDH students sang with pride our National Anthem. Often when I attend CDH sports event I sit with classmates and alums of Cretin and it is heartening to hear the oldtimers sing along. Hey, CDH, let’s show our best to the rest of the world.
Thank you Fr. Forliti for this blog. It is cool to sing your nations anthem. It is cool to recognize the sacrifices of not only service members but all Americans who have made sacrifices to include the ultimate sacrifice of giving their lives for others, not only Americans, but other citizens of the world.
This is a school of tradition and honor. I think honoring our nation by singing the national anthem and being a part of honoring all of America at the beginning of an event with the national anthem is the right thing to do. Many thanks.