You are certainly correct about that, but you and OP haven’t answered my question. I really wonder if OP was saying that they wouldn’t be upset, even if they had a personal connection to that specific memorial.

My guess with OP’s comment was more like they didn’t see how it affects them, versus any other answer. I believe society won’t move forward as long as everyone only ever sees the world through the lens of “how does this affect me”. But this is all just me guessing.

Serious question for you: I wonder if you would feel different if your parent had died in the war being memorialized?

I’m trying to figure out if you are saying “This doesn’t affect me so I don’t care” or maybe, “Memorials serve no purpose” or something else. Cheers,