Tag: memorial
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August 30, 2008 09:58 PM EDT --
One of my stops today included finally visiting inside the walls of Marietta National Cemetery. I've driven past this place at least a hundred times, but never stopped to view it. These photos are . . . more
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August 31, 2008 05:16 PM EDT --
We had another bit of very sad news recently. As most of you already know, our dog Brutus died in July of this year. We haven't recovered from that yet, and now we have another fur-baby to grieve . . . more
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October 18, 2006 11:42 AM EDT --
Little calico cat; black red and white
Many years ago you stole a piece of my heart
It was so small, i didn't even miss it.
So you hid it and played with it.
You danced . . . more
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July 23, 2007 10:42 PM EDT --
(This is a repost of my original article for a new group I've joined.)
In Memoriam - January 4, 1950 to November 8, 1969
I didn't realize how difficult this was going to be . . . more
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February 06, 2008 10:27 PM EST --
For you that have read the beginning of "The life of a survivor" you know the greatest man in the world in my eyes, my grandfather. I never got to say goodbye to him and I will be honest . . . more
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May 25, 2008 10:45 AM EDT --
I think it's wonderful that we have a day that we as a nation set aside a day to remember those who have fought and died to preserve our rights and freedoms; you know like . . . more
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May 26, 2008 12:16 AM EDT --
Memorial Day weekend is more than barbecues, hot dogs, and drinking too much cold beer. I know. Came as a shock to me, too. But it's a time of reflection, of remembering, of thinking about . . . more
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May 26, 2008 12:24 PM EDT --
I'm a stay at home mom, so this doesn't really count for me personally. My husband has the day off, although it's not a paid holiday for him. And my dad is working today. . . . more
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May 27, 2008 12:11 PM EDT --
I went out with the girls saturday night, drinking and dancing.....had a great time. Got in around 1:30 AM....woke up at 4 AM, with the worse sore throat ever, my ears hurt, my whole head hurt! Got . . . more
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June 17, 2008 04:40 PM EDT --
the news itself is haunting
passing by each word you wrote
the images
pixelated versions of you
words were bitterly exchanged
choosing sides
becoming friends again
you shared your . . . more
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June 28, 2006 12:30 PM EDT --
Eleven years ago today I stood next to a hospital bed and held my mother's hand as she expelled her last breath.
I was a Momma's boy. I wept profusely
In the early morning, June 28th, 1995, the . . . more
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June 28, 2006 01:02 PM EDT --
My sister was very social. She loved networking and mingling and fraternizing. The term Butterfly didn't fit. Her socializing had more meat and potatoes to it. This was proven by her funeral procession. . . . more
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October 27, 2007 06:21 PM EDT --
Iowa’s Firefighters Memorial *
*I recommend you use the enlargement feature on the photos to see the real beauty of this place.
I’m very proud to have the Iowa Firefighter’s . . . more
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May 27, 2007 04:44 PM EDT --
When I entered high school, there was a war going on. Every night the local paper printed the addresses of soldiers who wanted to get mail. I wrote to every name on the list, and used my babysitting money . . . more
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August 07, 2008 08:29 PM EDT --
Although sometimes I dislike living in Maryland it does have its advantages. I am so close to so much history and of course our nations capital is full of that too. I am fortunate that . . . more
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May 25, 2007 05:24 PM EDT --
I would like to tell you about a real hero that I didn’t even know about until May 9, 2007. I was registering attendees at the 2007 Field Artillery Association’s OCS Reunion when a family came . . . more
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May 21, 2008 07:43 PM EDT --
I reposted this by request to add it to a group.
I've been publishing a lot of articles about Sweet Pea, but now seems the perfect time to share a very cute story about when Sammie was little. . . . more
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May 24, 2008 11:53 AM EDT --
I haven't posted a game for a long time. In honor of Memorial Day, let's see how many Patriotic songs we can come up with.
Play as much as you'd like!
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June 08, 2008 12:15 PM EDT --
Not long ago, a Veteran's Memorial was built in Bakersfield on Truxtun Ave right across the street from the library and by the Train Station.
This is the full view:
On the other side is . . . more
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May 25, 2008 01:45 PM EDT --
Having just returned from a reunion of soldiers who graduated from Officer's Candidate School at Fort Sill OK, I met many who served in Vietnam. They felt the bitter sting of public opinion . . . more
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