country with faithfulness and courage. We had a very nice Memorial day service at church Sabbath. A retired military officer was there and shared in the service. We saw his metals and were reminded of the service and devotion that many have given for us and for our country. Through it all I was reminded of my grandfather because he was so proud to be an American and so proud to have served our country in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He died not long ago, on February 27, 2006, and this picture is from his burial. I remember that day well. I haven't been to too many funerals in my life, but none have filled me with such admiration and honor. To watch and hear the 21 gun salute blast through the air, to hear "Taps" wafting through the crisp morning air, to watch as the United States flag is strategically folded and handed to the next of kin.... What meaningful and solemn occurrences. All these things remind me that we are blessed to live in America and blessed that so many men and women are willing to give their all for our all. My grandfather was one of these amazing men.
Monday, May 26, 2008
In Memory of
My sincere gratitude goes out to the men and women, past and present, who are serving for the defense of our
country with faithfulness and courage. We had a very nice Memorial day service at church Sabbath. A retired military officer was there and shared in the service. We saw his metals and were reminded of the service and devotion that many have given for us and for our country. Through it all I was reminded of my grandfather because he was so proud to be an American and so proud to have served our country in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He died not long ago, on February 27, 2006, and this picture is from his burial. I remember that day well. I haven't been to too many funerals in my life, but none have filled me with such admiration and honor. To watch and hear the 21 gun salute blast through the air, to hear "Taps" wafting through the crisp morning air, to watch as the United States flag is strategically folded and handed to the next of kin.... What meaningful and solemn occurrences. All these things remind me that we are blessed to live in America and blessed that so many men and women are willing to give their all for our all. My grandfather was one of these amazing men.
country with faithfulness and courage. We had a very nice Memorial day service at church Sabbath. A retired military officer was there and shared in the service. We saw his metals and were reminded of the service and devotion that many have given for us and for our country. Through it all I was reminded of my grandfather because he was so proud to be an American and so proud to have served our country in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He died not long ago, on February 27, 2006, and this picture is from his burial. I remember that day well. I haven't been to too many funerals in my life, but none have filled me with such admiration and honor. To watch and hear the 21 gun salute blast through the air, to hear "Taps" wafting through the crisp morning air, to watch as the United States flag is strategically folded and handed to the next of kin.... What meaningful and solemn occurrences. All these things remind me that we are blessed to live in America and blessed that so many men and women are willing to give their all for our all. My grandfather was one of these amazing men.
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Amos,
What a touching, loving tribute to your grandfather, my dad. Yes, he was very proud of his country, and he showed it by his life of commitment and service. His burial service is a lasting memory in my mind, too, and was such a fitting tribute to one who served so unselfishly. Thanks for reminding us all of what we owe to others for our freedoms.
Love,
Dad
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