Bill & Rick take the opportunity afforded by this holiday weekend to reflect on what Memorial Day means to them.
You’ll hear their thoughts on respecting and honoring all who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. President Abraham Lincoln called it “The last full measure of devotion.” when he dedicated the cemetery at Gettysburg in 1863.
The guys urge each of you to take a moment and reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Music in this week’s episode:
Against Me! – White People For Peace
Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms
Rise Against – Hero Of War
Joseph Kilna MacKenzie – Sgt. MacKenzie
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Rick has been involved with music in many capacities for over 30 years, bringing his experience in terrestrial and digital radio, live music and journalism to Music In Motion Columbus. He's a writer, raconteur and consumer of eclectic music/coffee.
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Hunter S. Thompson
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