That photo is a strong reminder of how we should remember the families of the fallen ones also.
When I was young and dad was off in Viet Nam, I new of this memorial procedure where the flag that draped the coffin is handed over to the next of kin. I used to have nightmares about it!
Thank God pops came home from both of his tours there.
Thanks to all who have lost there lives to allow us to live as we do, and a special thanks to all who have seved and are still serving for your generosity and loyalty!!
Lost my father-in-law in May of 2005. He was a vet of WWII, and was stationed at Iwo Jima. He actually witnessed the famous flag raising on Mt. Suribachi. I remember talking with him, and even after all those years, it was as if the war had just ended; emotions still ran strong. God bless all our soldiers, and the one's that we have lost over the years.
This is the most meaningful picture I have seen in years. Many sacrifice and suffer where we can have the freedoms we enjoy. May those that serve us, the warriors, walk in light, may their paths always be downhill, the father shine on their faces when cold, and mother feed them when they hunger as they are most honored among men.
Heading off to Riverside National once again today. I am riding up with my 6 year old, to show him the POW and MoH Memorials and to teach him a little more about Memorial Day. He already has a good grasp on it for a 6 year old, in no small part thanks to his Uncles, one active duty Marines and the other active duty Navy.
Thanks to all those that served and those that continue to serve. Unfortunately there are many that have forgotten what it means to be a Grateful Nation.
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