Army Ritual

I flipped on the TV and the memorial service for those killed at Fort Hood is playing. They are doing a tradition called "The Final Roll Call". They do a traditional roll call of the troops, with those fallen not responding. Each non-response is bracketed by a present member, resulting in gaps in the steady "Here, Sgt. Major."

It's a moving ritual, showing the connection and community of those who are lost and those who are still living.

Oh look. Wireless

So, that worked. Nice to have my desktop online again.