Memorial Day Weekend

Glen, Lauren and I went to the cemetery Saturday to put flowers on Glen's father's grave.  As we were turning in there was a funeral procession ahead of us turning into the cemetery.  We had taken the weed whacker to clean off Merrill's headstone, but the graveside service was just up the hill from where we were and out of respect we didn't want to use a loud power tool.

So we put the flowers in the vase along with the flag and then just wandered around for a bit pondering on the sacrifice of so many who had served in the military. 

The funeral was for a military person.  There were two men in uniforms and another who played taps on the bugle.  It was a touching and sobering moment. 

 

By the time we were done walking around, the graveside service was over and we were able to clean-up the headstone and put our flowers in the vase.

I can not begin to express the gratitude I feel for those who have fought and died to keep us safe and free.  May we always honor those who have given their all in defense of our country and our freedom!