These are my hands being presented the flag that covered my beloved. I will remember this exact moment forever.
And this is the day that we pay respect to our soldiers both here and fallen. Especially fallen. This year my heart breaks as he is now among those fallen warriors. He was a hero in every sense of the word and a gentleman and loving husband for 44 years. I miss him with an ache so deep I cannot express it. But you already know that.
Enjoy your holiday weekend please but remember too, won't you?
Freedom is not free.
Dear Bee,
ReplyDeleteYou and Sarge have been in my thought as always but more so this weekend.
Know I keep you both in my heart.
Big hug from Tucson
gayle
No indeed, freedom is bought at the highest cost.
ReplyDeleteThere is at this moment a sea of flags across the street and in the field behind my neighbor's yard. I don't know how he manages it but each year on every patriotic holiday he manages to puts out even more flags. This year his son helped him put them out. A silent, visual tribute to the fallen.
Remembering sweet Sarge, and you today. big hugs xoxo
I remember, especially my Dad who also served in WW2, The Korean War and was an advisor in Vietnam. I remember all.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Bee! This is no happy holiday at all. I pray for all families that have lost loved ones. I hope you find some comfort Bee.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad and the Sarge will be in my mind and on my heart when I attend the Memorial Day observance in my town later this morning.
ReplyDeletemy dad and the Sarge will also be on my mind today - it's been 7 months since dad passed. This year I have 2 poppies from the WWII vets - one for my dad and one for the Sarge. you are right Miss Bee, Freedom is not Free. Lots of love and {{HUGS}} to you today. - MeezerMomMary
ReplyDeleteAuntie Bee, I am sending you many many purrrrssss and lots of loves today - I love you lots!! purrrrrsss - xoxoxoxox - Your Sammie pie
What would our country be, without the sacrifice these brave people made? I love and admire you, Sarge!
ReplyDeleteI always wonder why people say "happy memorial day". It's a sad day. A day of remembering. I am thankful for Sarge, even though I never met him. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteA thank you to your Sarge for his service and sacrifice. And, a thank you to you for standing by his side during his years of service. The picture of you holding his flag says it all. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteKathy
You are correct that freedom comes with a debt we can never repay. My dad is a veteran (101st Airborne) and he taught us at a young age what Memorial is really about. One day when he is gone he can rest easy knowing I have not forgotten.
ReplyDeleteWe give all of our heroes a 5 tail salute.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful message Miss Bee.
Sending you our daily furry hugs
Abby
Hugs
ReplyDeleteSarge and all the others will never be forgotten. x
ReplyDeleteAll I know is that I love you and I love " what ever his name is ". Charlie will always be in my heart and mind. He was a special human being from the first time I met him to the last visit on the Dream. Have a special quiet day and enjoy the party with your friend. I wish I was with you.
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Paul
god bless you Sarge
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a beautiful photograph.
ReplyDeleteI will not forget those who've served our country and will say an extra prayer of thanks for your Sarge today.
Bee, My heart aches for your loss. We who follow your site know you loved your Sarge. I send special thoughts for Sarge. xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and Sarge and all of those past, present and future that serve and their families that also sacrifice.
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Bobbi
I will never forget and am esp. thinking of you today!
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May we never forget. Sending you extra hugs today, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHe helped us all have our freedom. I will and do remember your beloved Charlie, and all the people who make the USA what it is because of their heartfelt service.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, dear Bee.
Missing him must suck with teeth. My empathy, and more hugs.
xoxox,
I woke up thinking about Sarge, missing him, aching for you. You bet I remember and will never forget. I send you extra hugs today, my sweet friend...
ReplyDeleteI always made a point of reading Sarge's weblog on Memorial Day. He was a great patriot. I'm thinking of you today Miss Bee.
ReplyDeleteThinking if you every day, but especially on this day.
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Bee -
ReplyDeleteThose of us who were privileged to know the Sarge all feel an emptiness today.
God Bless America and God Bless all those individuals who have given their all for this country.
Jonathan
Lots of big hugs on this special day and always - all the way from steamy (92) Ohio!
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We just got home from our cruise out and I thought of you this morning while I was having my coffee. I knew this day was not going to be easy for you. Bless you sweetie.
ReplyDeleteBig healing hugs from me and Zane. :)
Thinking of you today, Bee, and sending hugs as well.
ReplyDeleteit's a heavy day.
ReplyDeletemissing pop pop today. every day.
i love you.
I had to search your part uno blog for the link you posted about your scooters. I remembered reading it but didn't save the link. Anyway during the search I had to look through many posts to find it and particularly noticed an August 2009 with a picture of you. I just want to say how great your weight loss program has been working. You are an inspiration as I am trying to help my hubby lose a number of pounds. It would certainly help his COPD and CHF. But we are also looking into a scooter and I know how much you love yours. Thanks Dawn
ReplyDeleteMy post didn't go through last. Night but you know I held you in my heart...
ReplyDeleteBee, this was a wonderful post. It made me cry. I appreciate you for all your strength through this and for sharing this part of yourself with us.
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Bee, I have been gone from your blog for awhile. Memorial Day ws hard for me as well. I also went to the cemetery to spend time with Mike. It is 10 months ago that he past away and not a day goes by that I think about him and all the fun times we had together. Well, VA finally approved my claim for widows benefits, and also the funeral expenses. I wish Mike were here to reap the benefits of his Viet Nam experiences. He tried for 3 years to get his claim for Agent Orange, and all the illnesses he got because of the exposure to it. I am seeing a cancer dr. right now because my blood platelet counts are very low. I have had low white cell counts for over 5 years, but now I am getting low red cell counts as well. I feel tired all the time, I bruise easily, and have been getting infections quite often. I had MRSA on my knee about 3 weeks ago and was on a very strong antibiotic for 10 days. The dr. has been giving me Procrit to try and raise the red cell count. It is a series of 3 shots and I have had 2 so far. I had my 2nd shot yesterday and have been so tired today and fell asleep in my recliner for 4 hrs. They actually use Procrit for cancer, but the dr. says I don't have cancer, at least no symptoms of that yet. I haven't been on your blog since before you started the new blog (Part Deuce). Glad you are still cruising. I am going on a cruise with my daughter and family on 7/9/12. Then next year on 6/8/12 we are going on the Breeze to Aruba, Curacu, Grand Turk and one other port. My entire family is going, my son and family and my daughter and her family, and some friends also. Can't wait for that cruise. Well, it is so nice to see you getting around and having fun again. Charlie would be happy for you.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Linda