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I Will Remember You

2009.05.25
Memorial Day is an American holiday that was first set aside to honor those who died preserving the Union in the Civil War. It has since been declared a national holiday to honor all Americans who died while fighting for our country. The last Monday in May marks the Memorial Day holiday. To many this signifies the beginning of summer, but for many more, it’s a time to remember our loved ones. People observe this day by visiting cemeteries, and many individual communities hold memorial observances.

This memorial service took place in the small town where I grew up. It was special to me in more ways than one…my family (mother, father, and brother) are buried in this cemetery, as well as a good friend, who died too soon. While attending the service, I had the honor of meeting an elderly gentleman who knew my father quite well. (My father passed away 26 years ago). It was wonderful to hear him talk of my father, the old home place, and the neighbors, whom I remember from my childhood. What an unexpected blessing that man was!

I Will Remember You

The Patriot Guard and local American Legion veterans.


Veterans of Foreign Wars

Raising the American flag.

Placing a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Military gun salute.

Playing of Taps to end the service.

24 Comments
chryst Wow, what a moving post. My favorites are #1 & #2 - #1 especially. Great job. I'm glad you were able to speak with one of your father's old friends :-)
chryst · 2009-05-25: 15:35
lookagain Beautiful and touching post, Betty...in so many ways. Really enjoyed your story and so glad you had such a wonderful experience meeting your dad's friend. Is it Eureka or Piedmont?
lookagain · 2009-05-25: 16:02
chrisbuchan great post, thanks for sharing, It's wonderful when you can talk to someone and remember
chrisbuchan · 2009-05-25: 16:11
GHASSAN Great set.
GHASSAN · 2009-05-25: 16:44
flamee A very moving and personal post. Glad to hear you had such a memorable and special day.
flamee · 2009-05-25: 17:00
apnimages Very Good Post. I am glad they remember what they did.
apnimages · 2009-05-25: 20:14
paintbox Very beautiful and moving post. The colors of the American flag are breathtaking. And the music along with it is especially great.
paintbox · 2009-05-25: 20:31
dcellar Beautiful in many ways! Thank you.
dcellar · 2009-05-25: 21:15
bcofer A very nice tribute! God bless those who forever gave up their Memorial Days so we could enjoy ours.
bcofer · 2009-05-25: 21:36
nssco50 Thanks for sharing, beautiful post:))
nssco50 · 2009-05-25: 22:48
Yeggi Great set.....Thanks for the info... :)
Yeggi · 2009-05-25: 23:21
mystic1 Wow thats a fantastic set

Thank You!!
mystic1 · 2009-05-26: 00:20
somogyvari Beautiful post!!
somogyvari · 2009-05-26: 04:25
MarMeer A moving post. Thanks for sharing!
MarMeer · 2009-05-26: 05:28
nunuinpictures Great set.
#2 is very COOL.
nunuinpictures · 2009-05-26: 06:55
relee Excellent post~great tribute :))
relee · 2009-05-26: 07:21
dontblink Great post! Very nice.
dontblink · 2009-05-26: 08:25
tbranscum So touching, it brings chills. Great tribute!
tbranscum · 2009-05-26: 08:32
urmysunshine TERRIFIC!!!~
urmysunshine · 2009-05-26: 09:20
Nychthemeron great set!
Nychthemeron · 2009-05-26: 10:18
DancingDolphin Thanks for sharing this...
DancingDolphin · 2009-05-26: 18:35
Lovethenerds Great pictures!
Lovethenerds · 2009-05-27: 07:04
lifeinmono wow great shots

lifeinmono · 2009-05-27: 08:52
okami Thank you for this set!
okami · 2009-05-29: 01:07
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