Not so hopeful

I Don't quite see why this is an uplifting image or cause for hope.

W: Sorry my war killed your Dad/ Husband. Here's a medal.

Son: This medal can teach me to throw a curve ball!
Wife: Ah, a medal! Just what I was looking forward to growing old with!
Daughter: I'm so glad this medal will be there to walk me down the aisle!



Forgive me for transforming my comment there into a post here if I've broken some protocol of blog culture.