Monday, we celebrated Memorial Day. I am proud to be an American and also the daughter of a veteran. My dad served our country and is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is a member of the American Legion in their community. I was able to attend a little ceremony they put on at the cemetery in honor of the men and women who have lost their lives defending our country!
My dad is the one on the far right!
Members of the American Legion
Me and my daddy!
My Parents!
My Brother and Dad
Memorial Day wouldn't be complete without a trip to visit the graves of my dad's parents and sisters. When my dad was eight years old in 1956 a tornado took their lives. I don't think a person is ever the same after such a horrific event. I think back of how it must have been for my dad and I begin to cry. A few years ago I found a picture of him standing in front of a Christmas tree with his grandfather. The picture is dated 1956, which was his first Christmas without his family. I can't imagine what it was like for him. I just want to pick up that little 8 year old broken hearted little boy and hug him. He has such a tremendous memory, he remembers so much of his family. I told my dad he needs to write a book of his life.
We were walking to the graves and right behind the graves
My Brother and Dad
Memorial Day wouldn't be complete without a trip to visit the graves of my dad's parents and sisters. When my dad was eight years old in 1956 a tornado took their lives. I don't think a person is ever the same after such a horrific event. I think back of how it must have been for my dad and I begin to cry. A few years ago I found a picture of him standing in front of a Christmas tree with his grandfather. The picture is dated 1956, which was his first Christmas without his family. I can't imagine what it was like for him. I just want to pick up that little 8 year old broken hearted little boy and hug him. He has such a tremendous memory, he remembers so much of his family. I told my dad he needs to write a book of his life.
We were walking to the graves and right behind the graves
I discovered a bird's nest in the grass.
This is the grave of Grandma and Grandpa Bevel. God's hand was on my dad after the tornado and they raised my dad. I never met them, but everything I have heard about them makes me believe they were wonderful people. One day in heaven!!
To the grandparents I never knew, thank you for bringing my dad into the world. I know your time was short on this earth, but you have forever left an imprint on the lives of your son, daughter in-law, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Your family does not let your lives be forgotten!! Much love and you are missed!!
This is the grave of Grandma and Grandpa Bevel. God's hand was on my dad after the tornado and they raised my dad. I never met them, but everything I have heard about them makes me believe they were wonderful people. One day in heaven!!
To the grandparents I never knew, thank you for bringing my dad into the world. I know your time was short on this earth, but you have forever left an imprint on the lives of your son, daughter in-law, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Your family does not let your lives be forgotten!! Much love and you are missed!!
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