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Sunday, May 29, 2022
Memorial Day
A day to remember those who died serving our country and
keepin us free. Please remember, some didn’t die on the battlefield but later succumb
to their injuries suffered in the service.
Thank you. Before he joined we had a long serious discussion. He wanted to be a medic. I pointed out that was as dangerous a job as any in the military. We discussed the potential for being disabled. He joined with his eyes wide open and with the approval of his wife.
I've accepted his death and am at peace with it. My heart is torn when I consider his children. In the day before his death he had purchased a fishing pole for his youngest son. Riley never got to go fishing with his Dad. Crystal never got to perform her NROTC drills in front of him. Jan is reminded of her loss every time she enters their bathroom where she found him slumped over. It is those kind of things that grieve me.
I too wore that four leaves of Ivy patch on my shoulder and feel a kinship. Life ain't fair. But you have the right to be proud that the world is a better place for his contribution. I hope he rests in peace. And I hope you are at peace in your heart.
9 comments:
I'm sorry for your loss, WSF - no, they did not all die on the battlefield.
Thank you. Before he joined we had a long serious discussion. He wanted to be a medic. I pointed out that was as dangerous a job as any in the military. We discussed the potential for being disabled. He joined with his eyes wide open and with the approval of his wife.
I've accepted his death and am at peace with it. My heart is torn when I consider his children. In the day before his death he had purchased a fishing pole for his youngest son. Riley never got to go fishing with his Dad. Crystal never got to perform her NROTC drills in front of him. Jan is reminded of her loss every time she enters their bathroom where she found him slumped over. It is those kind of things that grieve me.
May he rest in peace. His family are in my prayers.
Thank you.
I too wore that four leaves of Ivy patch on my shoulder and feel a kinship.
Life ain't fair.
But you have the right to be proud that the world is a better place for his contribution.
I hope he rests in peace. And I hope you are at peace in your heart.
GB
Thank you. He was intensely proud of serving in the 1st/4th.
Late getting here but still proud of Travis and all he did. Prayers said for him and for you,too.
CP
Thank you.
Old NFO commented on "Memorial Day"
23 hours ago
May he rest in peace.
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