GoldStarPins.org commercial

Cpl Michael Strickler — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:38:51 -0400

Hey everybody, quick stupid question just because i have to see this commercial over and over at work and it bugs me each time... has anyone else seen this newer goldstarpins.org commercial? the one where it has the wife talking in the grocery store and the kid talking to his friend? and if you have does it bother you when the uniformed service-member salutes the kid? I'm all for identifying and respecting gold star families but it just bugs me each time i see the kid saluted. just curious...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4xTKlaHAbE&list=PLfwh3yW8aqgfZ-FWGDjlm3DmKeW6S2cBV

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Aug 10 at 2014 4:51 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:51:11 -0400

Interesting question. Marines take adherence to strict saluting protocols far more seriously than the other branches of service... which may explain why it bothers you more than some. I think the commercial was just trying to show a strong level of respect with just a few seconds of air time. I don't think they thought through the implications.