Memorial Day – Decoration Day – USA

Burial at Sea 1944 - photo from History
Eulogy for a Veteran
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.
–Author Unknown

Photo: from History.com, Burial at Sea – 1944


Sometimes the job calls for a bit more…

American Soldiers with Girl and Puppy in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy France 1944 (Getty Images)

Thank You.

 


No Jury Duty today, just regular work and taking a moment to honor our Veterans – Thank You.

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Our Family isn’t considered a “Military Family” but we’ve got it covered for Military Service:
Purple Hearts, Honorable Discharges, ROTC, Military Academies, etc.

Let’s see, a number of DD 214 Alumni and a some active duty members:

Air Force (Korea)
Army (Vietnam, after Vietnam)
Navy (WWII, Vietnam, after Vietnam, current)
Marine Corps (Korea, Gulf War, current)
Merchant Marines (WWII)
Coast Guard (current)
Military Spouses (former, current)

Good Morning and Thank You to those who served our country.