For the last 3 years Memorial Day is always like that for me. It was the last time I spent with my dad. Although he never served in combat he was an MP in post WWII Germany. He spent the rest of his life working for a defense contractor as a quality control Engineer. They built fuses and detonators for small explosives, 40 millimeter and such. He often went to work at 5.00am and came home at 6.00pm. Saturday's he would usually work a half day and when he was leaving once he told me he was going to the firing range. I asked, why, there's no war going on? He said if there was he wanted to give our guys the best chance of coming back home. When my mother was handed the folded flag at his funeral it really made me see how important his service was, as well as everyone who serves this country.
Why fight it? I'm not. Just wiped a tear away myself. I always get choked up when reading this kind of stuff or when we honor our fighting men and women. I especially get choked up when watching the reunions of military personnel surprising their families when they come home early and catch them off guard. It's a great feeling and makes me even more proud to be an American!
I lost count of the posts here that I just can't 'like' enough!
Thanks to all who have given sacrificial service, past or present. Thanks to all the families who allowed their fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, etc to serve. I'm not sure I'm using the right words, but I hope the proper sentiment is received.
THANK YOU for serving our country with courage and honor!I lost count of the posts here that I just can't 'like' enough!
Thanks to all who have given sacrificial service, past or present. Thanks to all the families who allowed their fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, etc to serve. I'm not sure I'm using the right words, but I hope the proper sentiment is received.
