Thank God for These Two Men Who Show Us How It's Done on Memorial Day
The article contrasts the behavior of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner with that of two World War II veterans, Billy Byrd and Don Graves. Platner faced criticism for a past comment about a wounded soldier, while Byrd and Graves were celebrated for their service and camaraderie. The piece highlights the importance of honoring veterans and the legacy of the 'Greatest Generation'.
- ▪Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, refused to apologize for a derogatory comment about a wounded soldier.
- ▪Iwo Jima veterans Billy Byrd and Don Graves reunited to serve as Honorary Grand Marshals for the National Memorial Day Parade.
- ▪Byrd and Graves reminisced about their time in the Marines and honored their fallen comrades during the event.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:27 -0400 |
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Thank God for These Two Men Who Show Us How It's Done on Memorial Day By Nick Arama | 10:00 AM on May 25, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File As we approached Memorial Day, we saw a rather ugly reaction from Democrat Graham Platner, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine, when he was approached by Fox News Digital. Platner was already in trouble for a slew of problematic comments.
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