Trashing veterans on Memorial Day weekend? Classic pro rasslin' heel behavior. Hotstuff Eddie Gilbert would be so proud.
Getting back this story, no matter whether it's your cup of tea or not, it is still very well written, despite the inconsistencies. After all, look at how many people clearly have been moved by it.
Whether it's against board rules, infringes on copyright laws or whatever,something just smells funny about making serious modifications to another author's story, whether he's still with us or not. If you can, see if you can write a better one. I know I can't.