The thought is in the right place just the wrong idea

I honestly hate writing this but I feel differently and need to speak.

There was a story in the news today that caught my attention. It was about the Bengals kicker Shayne Graham announcing commemorative Keith "Matt" Maupin dog tags will be available.

First off I have nothing against the Mauppins. As a fellow soldier I feel sorry for their loss and had hoped he would be found alive and well. Sadly here we are.

My issue is with the use of dog tags. It's just not the right thing to be using because of how the tags are really meant to be used. Look it up yourself and ask is that how he should be remembered?

I don't think so but I'm just someone who may, as a former soldier, be just thinking this out too far.

My prayers go out to the Mauppins. Visit the Yellow Ribbon Support Center for more information about their cause; it's a good cause that's for sure! Even if I disagree with this part.