On Father's Day a father stands on a balcony facing his two children who present him with tongs, an apron labeled The Grill Father, a meat thermometer and a wrapped box. The children announce the items will allow BBQ cooking that day. The father replies that they do not have a grill. A caption below attributes the mismatch to social media marketing influence and obliviousness.
Dave Granlund's cartoon captures a quiet suburban scene where a 'Welcome Home' sign hangs forlornly by a tree, tied with yellow ribbons, next to a house flying a Gold Star flag. A lone dog sits on the driveway with a red ball, emphasizing absence. The overhead text 'Many Never Return...' drives home the message about KIA casualties in battle, missing soldiers, and the grief of Gold Star Families including sons, fathers, mothers, daughters on Memorial Day. It's a straightforward jab at the hollow rituals of remembrance, pointing out how wars claim lives that leave empty driveways and unanswered welcomes. Granlund keeps it simple, letting the visuals do the talking without overcomplicating the satire.
