NETTIE-ISM: A Nettie-ism is a thought I have, an idea that I am pondering. A Nettie-ism is based on my understanding, I could be wrong, if I am I will correct myself.

As of this writing, January 28,2020, there have been 11 Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty.  This month 2 U. S. Troops died while on duty.   The names of the deceased were released, many people commented via social media, some said a silent prayer and they they moved on.

Because we were born we will die, our goal is to live a long productive life. When a person dies at an early age, regardless of his or her career, it is distressing. Grief is natural. We grieve when a person dies because of how what happened between the dashes affected us. Between the dashes? Date of birth-dash-Date of death.

When a celebrity dies many grieve because he or she entertained us. When a politician dies we grieve because he or she championed causes we supported.

When a man or woman in the military or a Law enforcement officer dies, do we grieve? ….continued on my other blog