Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
Today I spent a couple of hours at the Veteran's Cemetery here in Central Texas.
United States Senator John Cornyn reminded us that while we honor all fallen heroes today, the servicemen and women who serve our country today are volunteers, willingly putting their lives on the line for our freedoms.
Lt General Lynch spoke about the names of his fallen soldiers that he inscribes in his bible, and how he prays their names out loud every morning. He reminded us that our Soldiers are still fighting a Worldwide War on Terror. He then presented gold metals to children of fallen service men and women, taking the time to speak to each one.
Lt General Lynch spoke about the names of his fallen soldiers that he inscribes in his bible, and how he prays their names out loud every morning. He reminded us that our Soldiers are still fighting a Worldwide War on Terror. He then presented gold metals to children of fallen service men and women, taking the time to speak to each one.
I was lucky enough to shake his hand and thank him for his service. Then On a side note....Grandma J has yet to figure out just how much Kleenex is necessary for these events.
17 comments:
What a terrific way to commemorate Memorial Day. No doubt your SIL is happy to receive any email from you, but this one with the photo will be extra special.
Karen B.
That was really nice!
How nice that you got to attend that service.
This is truly a special day and hopefully everyone will realize that it's not just for picnics and parties. Good for you Grandma J.
Karen is right, it's about more than BBQs and picnics.
Oh, and you are so shy. It can't be said enough, can it?
Colin
wow good for you! thank your son in law for all of us too!
What a wonderful way to spend this day. Well done!
Awesome.
On an unrelated note, I'm going to guess that your pocketbook was black or black/white. To match your shades of course.
Good for you for participating in a Memorial Day event.
God bless our service men and women!
Yahoo for the great post! And a photo with a good looking dude!
Happy Monday...almost Tuesday...just arrived home and am going to bed....after a load of laundry is ready for the dryer :)
Excellent way to spend Memorial Day.
good stuff grandma j!! and good picture!!
You are so wonderful to attend this ceremony. What a wonderful way to spend Memorial day...love the picture. I would need a few boxes of tissues myself.
I attended a similar event. I cried the entire time. Good for you!
Honoring those who serve and those who have fallen is a wonderful way to spend Memorial Day! I watched some of the ceremonies on TV. They always are a wake up call.
I can't think of a better way to spend Memorial Day! I'm sure your SIL will agree...:)
BTW - You and Gen. Lynch make a cute couple! Just sayin'.
I started crying as soon as I read the title of the post. Crying like a baby! I am so thankful for the men and women who fight for our freedom. We are very blessed indeed!
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