Comments on: Memorial Day

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:01:08 +0000

Yes, John, the tour of the concentration camp needs to be offered. This is part of history and many people will want to see the place where many of their relatives died. We must always remember what happened at these camps, and we must pray that nothing like this ever happens again.

See you in August on the Splendor.

By: anita barringer

anita barringer — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:43:55 +0000

i sent my girls to the holocaust museum with their school when they were each in the eighth grade. they have never been the same. they wont be forgetting anytime soon how those people died. we should always be offered a chance to learn more. thanks for suggesting it for the cruise.

By: retirementman

retirementman — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:32:28 +0000

Good morning Mr. Heald. Thank you for agreeing to to put the concentration camp on the cruise agenda. The poor souls that had been there will thank you for they will be prayed upon while people are there. Ciao.

Paul F. Pietrangelo

By: Jeri Green

Jeri Green — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:29:14 +0000

John, I agree with ,all the other comments that this tour should be offered but it should be made clear what the experience will do to the emotions. I could probably handle it if no one wanted to discuss the horrors later. Yes, we must never forget!

By: caravanparkmanager

caravanparkmanager — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:45:49 +0000

We have to remember the terrible events of that dark period in history, jest they be repeated.

We must also lay the past to one side and move forward together, in order that all mankind can hope to live side by side on this small planet.

(Then when those Martians come, we can really whup their ass!!!)

By: Mage and George Bailey

Mage and George Bailey — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:28:48 +0000

Yes, John. This is one tour that must be included. Thanks.

By: TXLADYDI

TXLADYDI — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:34:33 +0000

John, I agree that the tour should be offered. On a school trip to Germany (accompanied by teachers) my DD (16 at the time) visited one of the concentration camps as just one part of the trip. The whole trip was a life-changing experience, but this stop in particular made a lasting impression on her. She said “Before this trip, it was all just boring words in a history book. After the trip, she understood what they were trying to teach, and why it was important.” Made the expense truly worth it.
Diane from Texas

By: Peg

Peg — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:28:04 +0000

I agree, this tour should be offered. History is history and it shouldn’t be ignored. However, I believe it would be in everyone’s interest if you posted a significant warning about what it entails. Glad Heidi is back with you. Starfish don’t roll ‘downhill’ easily.

By: Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane

Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:07:27 +0000

Mama Sheriff and I visited the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC back in October. You are right to add this tour. The great Sheriff says: If we forget about history, we are doomed to repeat it.

Oh John, only 26 more days until there is a new Sheriff on the Glory. Do you need our “cell” number to have the Moonshine delivered?

Thanks!

Rosco P. Coltrane
Sheriff

By: Tasha

Tasha — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:05:01 +0000

John… your reaction… it was the same as mine. I couldn’t bring it into words – I kept a journal that summer, like your blog, although no one read mine, and I couldn’t bring myself to write it. Now I’m dwelling upon old memories… sigh…