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I Will Be Remembering Someone On Memorial Day

My father was buried on Memorial Day . There was no other fitting day as he was a hero . In those days . they had wakes at homes and I remember my Dad being laid out in the dining room . People came for 2 days to offer condolences .

My Dad was a military veteran and my Mom was given the flag . We all knew my Dad was a hero and we all knew my Dad was a wonderful man .A gentleman came up to my Mother and I at the cemetery and had flowers in his hand . He said to us that he knew my Dad from youth and recently had run into my Father again . We didn't know my Father gave him opportunities and support to get his life back . He introduced us to his wife and 34 years later - he drops off flowers over Memorial Day at my fathers grave . He called me last week and as we talked he reminded me that my Father was a wonderful man .

Happy Memorial Day and however you celebrate remember those who have and do work hard to protect us
A strong inspiration for the good in all of us. Thank you for sharing.

With appreciation for your dad's example.

Thanks to veterans everywhere!
Smokey · 46-50, M
Salute to your father, nice post, Happy Memorial Day my friend
Smokey · 46-50, M
@Dancmemomisme: 🙂 not a bad thing
@Smokey: your probably right !
Smokey · 46-50, M
@Dancmemomisme: occasionally I am
Ambroseguy80 · 56-60, M
Wonderful story DM!!! Very grateful for the heroics of your father on behalf of our great country!!! Happy Memorial Day!!!
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
Wonderful story. My best to your family at this solemn time!
AllAboutLaffs · 70-79, M
This is a wonderful tribute.

 
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