There is a secondary message: be patient.
As I've noted in this space in year's past, Memorial Day is one of the toughest in the news business. Every city and town has some sort of ceremony. We get to as many as we can. but we can't visit them all. That often leaves some bruised feelings, and we acknowledge that. Just because a camera isn't there doesn't mean your event is less important. You should be applauded for taking some time out of the day to remember.
