To me Memorial Day is often just an extra day off for my family to do things together and maybe to think about the people I'd lost in my life. But this year, it is also the day my friend starts the ceremonies to lay her hero husband to rest...who gave his life in Afghanistan Friday, May 18th.
He willingly laid his life on the line...and paid with his life...for my freedom, for the privileges I (and other Americans) have in this country. The freedom and privileges my Sweet Pea received on Wednesday, May 16th and SnapDragon sang about in his school performance Thursday, May 24th.
He leaves behind his wife, a baby girl (only one day younger than my Sweet Pea), and many family members and friends.
Please pray for baby K and her beautiful, sweet Mama. Also, their extended families. Plus the family of the other young father killed that day and those injured and their families. Plus others who have been lost and those still serving and risking their lives...for me, for you, for us.
Words cannot adequately express grief...or thanks, but I pray that for me Memorial Day is forever now a little bit more than a day to go to the zoo.
P.S. Thank you, Major Awesome. We miss and love you. Stay safe.
He leaves behind his wife, a baby girl (only one day younger than my Sweet Pea), and many family members and friends.
P.S. Thank you, Major Awesome. We miss and love you. Stay safe.
2 comments:
A very moving post and a beautiful tribute . . . sorry for this loss in your circle of friends.
Beautiful post!
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