We have a long history of military veterans in our family. On my father's side, we can trace ancestors back to the Civil War. My children have their paternal great-grandfather's World War I uniform in the family, complete with sewing kit and gas mask. The twins have gone with me every year since they were five months old to plant flowers and pay our respects to our relatives at three different cemetaries. I take this time to tell stories about grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts and uncles who have passed on before us, and it helps the kids to get to know their ancestors, most of whom they never met. This year we also took the remains of our beloved Fred, our cat who recent passed, and buried the urn at the cemetary where my parents lay. We will always be able to visit her there, no matter where we are living, and she won't be left behind.
So while we honor all those who have passed from this life, I want to especially honor family members who fought so that our country mght be free:
Great-Grandpa Oscar, World War I in Europe
Grandpa Kenneth, World War II in Europe
Aunt Mabel, World War II nurse in North Africa
Uncle Roland, World War II and Korea
Unable Alvin, World War II in Europe
And many other cousins and distant relatives who have served from the Civil War through Vietnam
Our flag flies today for you.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments:
Post a Comment