I lost my dad 3 weeks ago today. At the cemetary the honor guard was there to play Taps and present my mom with a flag for his service in WWII. It was the most incredibly touching experience I have ever had. I have always been very proud of my dad and I miss him so much.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the mornings hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918
The day The War to End All Wars ended.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
between the crosses row on row
that mark our place; and in the sky
Scarce heard among the guns below
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset go
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields
Take up our quarrel with the foe!
To you from falling hands we throw
the torch - be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die
we shall not sleep, though
poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
If only it really had been the war to end all wars................
23 comments:
We're sending you gentle purrs today, and remembering and honouring all those who have served.
Mum wanted us to tell you how much she liked your post today - Veterans Day for you and Remembrance Day for us in the UK.
Lessons never learned and still men and women die in conflict.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Your last sentence stole my thoughts. If only it had, indeed.
Big hugs xoxo
this made me boo hoo out loud, honey i am so sorry and i wish i could give you a hug. let sammy whap something today, k? *sniff*
hugs, bee
xoxoxoxoxo
Good thoughts. That was a most beautiful remembrance.
We agree, if only it had been the last war ever. Luckily there are still brave men and women like your Dad was. Sending purrs to all of you!
Beautiful post! (((Hugs)) purrs and prayers to you today.
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
Thanks, we can never be reminded too many times of the wars that came before and the people who fought in them. Our condolences to you for your dad. Its a great honor to be buried at Arlington!
Lots of purrs for you today.
Thanks to your dad and so many others for fighting for our freedom. I can imagine you do miss him. Sending another hug.
Jan
Purrs to you today...veterans like your dad are the true heroes.
Purrs to you today, and purrs of gratitude to all those who served.
We also agree, if only it had been the last war. Hugs and purrs!
Lovely post today. Hugs for you too. My Dad was a veteran too and passed away Nov 4,2004
We are grateful for the Vets and and what they did and we are proud of our Dads,right?!!
Hugs and prayers are coming your way from us...
Love,
The Whiskers & Purrs Gang...and mommy Jenny, too
Happee Veteran's Day
Benny & Lily
What a lovely tribute to your dad, and to the others who have served to ensure our freedom. We send you purrs and prayers of comfort today.
What a special post and pawesome tribute!
I'm sure he misses woo too!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
We're sendin purrs and whisker kisses on this Veteran's Day to you. We remember all those who served.
Purrs to you, especially on this day. And thank you to all of them.
What a lovely tribute to your dad.
Happy birthday to Nicky.
Happy birthday to Nicky!!!!
What a moving tribute to your Dad, comforting purrs.
Hugs and purrs to you. It is on these types of days when we miss our passed loved ones the most.
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