Sharing a special moment

Posted Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 8:36 PM

I'm sharing this with all of new friends and family in Mtn. Home. These are from the military funeral for my Mother that was held 10/28/2011. I will forever be grateful for the two gentlemen from the Navy who volunteered to honor my Mother.

This is the Committal Shelter where services are held for our Veterans. I finally felt at peace. The table is used for cremations.

I have no words to describe the emotion I felt when I read the plaque. To the members of Post 26, my undying gratitude.

The picture on the top is my son, me, my brother Fred, and my Grandson Christian. My daughter-in-law took the picture. The next picture my grandson took.

This is all hallowed ground.

God bless our veterans living and dead.

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Thank You Roy for sharing with us. Pat was the commander of post 26 for 2 years in a row. He is on the Honor Guard and has handed out many flags.

He's done 2 funerals this week and so far has one next week. He never gets tired of being there for a fallen vet.......

The Veterans Cemetery is where he wants to be when its his time.

-- Posted by MsMarylin on Sat, Oct 29, 2011, at 9:00 PM

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful moment. I am honored that you shared with us.

Deepest thoughts to you

Jessie

-- Posted by jessiemiller on Sun, Oct 30, 2011, at 6:42 PM

Thank you. We all salute your mother and her service to our country.

-- Posted by KH Gal on Sun, Oct 30, 2011, at 9:38 PM

Oh my gosh, I am reading this now on my laptop, and when I made that comment before, I was on my "Droid Smart Phone" I meant HONORED, and it was so smart it changed it to hunkered.... I'm mortified! Roy, I would NEVER have written that in my life. That will teach me to Proofread.

Jessie

-- Posted by jessiemiller on Mon, Oct 31, 2011, at 8:21 AM

Brenda Fincher, Bus. Mgr., MHNews

Yes, she was mortified so I have made it all better. Sorry had not been on this morning. My "smart" phone has made me look pretty dumb a few times. Peace in your heart Roy. B

Jessie, I knew what you meant. Brenda, many thanks.

Roy

-- Posted by royincaldwell on Mon, Oct 31, 2011, at 6:53 PM

SHE's IN GREAT COMPANY !!!!!!!!!!IN PEASE

-- Posted by lamont on Mon, Oct 31, 2011, at 10:26 PM

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I'm an almost 61 year old transplant from California 6 1/2 years ago. I work in road construction, those dastardly flaggers. My family roots go back to New England farms, not the big city. The last town I lived in when in California grew from 16K to 40K in 10 years, and that was enough to drive me out. I don't engage in or tolerate name calling. Name calling reduces an adult discussion to grade school play yard level. I have never served in the military, but have family members who have, dating back to WW1. I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I am neither extremely Liberal or Conservative. I am raising my 16 year old grandson, not what I expected at this age, and dealing with those issues as well as my health and near retirement which are 2 things I intend to talk about. I decided to try my hand at this thanks to the warm welcome I have received on Mike's blog. When I take a position, I will defend it until I am shown that I am mistaken, and when that happens, I apologize. There are other things about me that will come out over time I'm sure.

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