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Grim Chieftain

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9. We used to go to cemeteries in three different towns

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Sat May 24, 2025, 03:28 PM

May 24

It took us four to five hours on the Sunday morning before Memorial Day. Lots of flowers and loving prayers for those who have passed, many of whom were veterans. Since we are baby boomers, our vision is a bit compromised and our stamina isn't what it used to be, but those who we have lost are still remembered.

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How do you all observe Memorial Day...? Partying or solemn reflection? [View all] FirstLight May 24 OP

I will solemnly reflect of past wars and losses...My father was in the Nat Guard and did not serve overseas but wcmagumba May 24 #1

My dad was in the S. Pacific for 4 years The Blue Flower May 24 #2

Heavy ...indeed. FirstLight May 24 #5

Solemn reflection. anciano May 24 #3

We usually go to the graveyard over at the small white church in Plad MO. Our family has been buried there for SWBTATTReg May 24 #4

I feel drawn to go to the Cemetery this year as well... FirstLight May 24 #6

Old war movies on TCM JoseBalow May 24 #7

That was my daddy... FirstLight May 24 #8

We used to go to cemeteries in three different towns Grim Chieftain May 24 #9

Growing up, my mother had several artificial flower arrangements on a Niagara May 24 #10

I usually reflect and think about those whom I know that made the ultimate sacrifice. OldBaldy1701E May 25 #11

Quietly LogDog75 May 25 #12

Resting up from 4 hard and long days at the Charles Schwab Challenge yellowdogintexas May 26 #13

It depends weather wise. Don't have a get together, but I did reflect on those who have protected us electric_blue68 May 28 #14

I cook some burgers on the grill, maybe have a beer with my burger. JustABozoOnThisBus May 28 #15