Love the picture and the words unspoken. Days like Monday always make me sad when I consider the sacrifice. At Daddy's funeral the minister used the theme of sacrifice when he talked about three Sundays...Pearl Harbor when the call to sacrifice was made manifest, September 9 when the surrender with Japan was signed in Daddy's presence on the Mighty Mo, and the Sunday of the funeral. I doubt I will ever know the courage it took for young men and women to sacrifice the known for the unknown the way Daddy did. It colored his life and became the thing he talked about most in his last days. Strange since he never willingly discussed any of it before. Thank you for sharing the reminders of Memorial Day. SH
I taught primary school for 27 years, and loved every minute of it. I am now enjoying retirement on 30+ acres in the north Georgia mountains with my husband and Labrador Retrievers.
When we aren't hanging out in the woods, we enjoy traveling in our RV w/ the dogs. One of our favorite destinations is the Pacific Northwest, especially the Oregon and Washington coasts.
My parents are deceased, I am an only child and have no children; therefore, my husband and dogs are my family.
My blog and blogging friends have taken the place of my classroom and students.
You could say, I've gone from SCHOOL DAYS to DOG DAZE.
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9 comments:
Tank woo fur sharing that pawesome pair!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
As it should be. Thank your Daddy for his contributions to our country.
XOXO,
Lilly, Piper,Carrleigh and Java
Mornin' Kit
As always such beautiful family pics.....enjoy your day,
Cecilia
Did Dad get to bring Chum back home with him?
Great photo of your father and Chum!!
Great nostalgic pic. Love the fact that you said no more...
Great pic!
Vicki
Love the picture and the words unspoken. Days like Monday always make me sad when I consider the sacrifice. At Daddy's funeral the minister used the theme of sacrifice when he talked about three Sundays...Pearl Harbor when the call to sacrifice was made manifest, September 9 when the surrender with Japan was signed in Daddy's presence on the Mighty Mo, and the Sunday of the funeral. I doubt I will ever know the courage it took for young men and women to sacrifice the known for the unknown the way Daddy did. It colored his life and became the thing he talked about most in his last days. Strange since he never willingly discussed any of it before. Thank you for sharing the reminders of Memorial Day. SH
What a lovely photo! Dana + Moose
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