We spent Memorial Day as we always do, on base, paying our respects to my grandfathers as well as all the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It was a nice service, but, I couldn't help but notice, as I did last year, how many new grave stones speckle the cemetery. It really brings the war close to home when you look up and realize there are more parents and young wives and babies who will never meet their fathers grieving than there are families like us there to remember grandfathers, one of which made it home and had the chance to grow old. I'll be glad when all our troops are home. But, as always, we need to make a point to never forget those who gave some and those that gave all...
There was a lot of remodeling done to the cemetery a few years back and in doing so, they eliminated a most of the parking. So, while we waited, we took some pictures with Gram. I try to never miss an opportunity to get a picture with her and Owen. They definitely have a special bond.
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