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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

In Honor of Those Who Serve - A repost

I wanted to pay tribute to those who are serving or have served in the military for Veteran's Day. Therefore, I am reposting a blog post from Memorial Day. These are pictures of flags and primitives that I have in my own home.

Also, if you haven't submitted a question for me yet (see my Election Day Stories post for more info), please feel free to do so as I'll be answering them later this week!

This is in honor of those who served or are serving, and to those who lost their lives. I would also like to include the families of those who serve as well for their sacrifices!

This first picture is in honor of my father. As the oldest child, it was very moving to receive this flag at his funeral. My father was a veteran of World War II and he served as a medic on the Navy ships. Thank you, Dad (William, Jr.)!

My grandfather served in World War I. Thank you, Grandpa (William, Sr.)!
My children's other grandfather was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Thank you, Rudy!
My daughter's father served in the Vietnam war. Thank you, Rick!
My youngest brother served in the Army during peacetime. Thank you, David!
And my former stepson served in the Navy during the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Thank you, Chris!

I thank you all for your service.

May all of you in blogland have a pleasant time with your families on this holiday, and if your loved ones are away serving this country, I pray they are brought home to you safely!

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Kady! What a beautiful tribute to our verteran's and to your family members. Thank you for popping in to see me and no, I never did invite that messy little girl to come over again! lol
I really like your new photo you had on your id!!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Christie said...

Hey Kady!
This is a beautiful post...thank you for sharing it and thank you to all the veterans and soldiers abroad and in your family too.
xoxo,
Queenie

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, Kady. Thank you for sharing.

Hugs,
Chris

Picket said...

Beautiful post Kady....great tribute to your family...thanks for coming by girl....hope you have a great week.

SmilingSally said...

Terrific tribute, Kady, to those who served so that we can enjoy freedom.

nikkicrumpet said...

A lovely tribute...to the great men and women who serve this country. May God bless them all...and their families!

Bridget said...

My husband served in Vietnam too. This was such a wonderful tribute. Thanks!

P.S. Please place your guesses in the Baby Contest. No one is guessing your photo right. I thought your picture looked so much like you though. a lot of people seem to think that it is me.

Nikki via The Scarlett Rose Garden said...

Lovely post! I thank them all too!!

LADY JANE said...

God bless our vets,I love your flags! what a tribute!

Buffie said...

What a nice and very thoughtful thing to post....I thank them too! Great family treasures to have for sure!

Buffie :)

bj said...

A sweet tribute to our heros...
Thank you, Kady girl...
love, bj

Anonymous said...

Kady, this was such a beautiful tribute and post. Please be sure to stop by my blog because I have something for you!...Donna

Rue said...

Hi Kady :)

That was a beautiful tribute. Thank you to all of them for their service :)

Oh and I LOVE Susan Winget!! I have her cupcake s&p shakers :)

Thank you for the birthday wishes!
rue

Unknown said...

Hi Kady...
What a lovely post! Thanks for the reminder!

Hope alls well with ya...been hectic and busy here..but life moves one...just trying to connect with a few dear bloggers!

Have a blessed day! Lorena

Sharon said...

Such a good post reflecting on those that fight for us each and every day. Like the pictures and they go so well with the post.......good job

Picket said...

Morning girl...thanks for coming by and 'decoding' those words for me on the little painting! lol Girl I didn't know you spoke French! It's getting down to the wire now..I gotta start doing some cooking for sure! lol Hope you have a great Friday sweetie!

Justine said...

What a wonderful way to remember them for their services!!!!!!!!!!!! You go girl!

Justine :o )