I don't know of any military brat that doesn't automatically freeze for Taps when on base. It is absolutely mandatory. Actually, I was surprised to see the kids moving at all, especially the oldest girl who moved up to claim the swing. That would have gotten us in the house and some sort of punishment right then and there.

I'm a card-carrying liberal but my grandson knows to stop, remove cap and put hand over heart when he sees the colors or hears the anthem, at least when he's with his Nana.

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