Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Day...

"And I'm proud to be an American
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me."
   -Lee Greenwood

Today, since it was Memorial day, Warren and I went to South Park Cemetery to remember those who have fallen in defense of our country.  My main goal was to see if we could find Chris Sander's burial site, and to photograph all the flags put on the veteran's graves.  It was a moving sight to behold.


 We did find Chris's burial site too.  Actually, Warren did.
Front of the memorial stone.

At the very bottom, it says,"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for  one's friends."  John 15: 13

I wanted Warren in a picture since Chris was his patient, and his mom, Warren's nurse.  

The back unclose.  Chris and his wife and two children.


The whole back.  He has a ton of awards.  I wish they were readable.

I liked the way they added the photos on the memorial stone.  I told Warren to make sure mine had pictures on it.  He said I had better tell the boys because he would probably be the one who dies first. 

We, also, visited David, Warren's brother's grave. He was not a veteran, but he is a hero in our eyes.  

And then we went to find my mother's grave.

My mother.  I wish I could remember  more about her.  I was too young.  
This is my father.  I like this picture in front of the flag.  He was in the Marines.

Flag flying over South Park.

Thank a Veteran today.  

Friday, June 1, 2012

Remember...

"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most honorable form of government ever devised by man." --Ronald Reagan

I was traveling on Memorial Day, so I did not get to post anything about the holiday, and I do not want to let too much time get away without remembering the significance of Memorial Day.  I love our nation, and I do believe that it is being destroyed and dismantled piece by piece by our current administration.  We must remember and embrace the founding father's vision for our nation.  They left us with a remarkable guideline in the form of our constitution.  The holidays that are for remembering our liberty, and those who fight so we can remain free are some of my favorites.  Years ago, for Father's day, Luke installed a flagpole for his dad.  It is a gift I have enjoyed as well.  Luke is my patriot.  He flies his flag religiously.  When I was in NC, I got up early and walked each morning.  I was so impressed that almost EVERY house had their flags flying in remembrance of Memorial Day.  It was truly heart warming.
Flags were everywhere!

I love headbands for the different holidays.  This one even has flashing lights.  It is definitely a Yankee Doodle Dandy!

Luke's Flag on his porch.
Pioneer Woman had a photo contest called "coming home" in honor of remembering our soldiers.  It is a tear jerker and worth the look: http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2010/06/coming-home-2/.  Here are a few I selected from her blog.
Photo by Skyerphooney

Photo by Ranger Princess

Photo by Katie Mihalak

 
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