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In Remembrance...Memorial Day Weekend

MyShadowLove — Sat, 27 May 2023 16:40:58 GMT

With Deep Heartfelt Gratitude To Our Heroes...Your Ultimate Sacrifice Will Never Be Forgotten!...In Our Hearts Forever!

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Citrine1 — Sat, 27 May 2023 14:52:10 GMT

That second photo is heart wrenching.

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KingstonMom — Sat, 27 May 2023 14:52:30 GMT

@MyShadowLove

Very nice sentiment, that I'm sure everyone agrees with!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 27 May 2023 15:09:09 GMT

Thanks for posting. 🇺🇸

It baffles me that so many American citizens don't understand the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

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Still Raining — Sat, 27 May 2023 15:43:33 GMT

Indeed we do have to give thanks.

I was older when I visited Arlington and it takes your breath away. And many were so young.

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qvcaddition — Sat, 27 May 2023 16:13:02 GMT

I remember WW11, some of the 20+yr. old buddies that used to play old maid cards and other simple card games or board games with me, buddies of my Dad, were killed in WW11.

My Dad was in his 20's when he enlisted.

He was gone for four years, but came home, unlike some of his friends.

My Grandmother who raised me, had a little flag in the window, with one star. Lots of families did that had sons or daughters in the service. Some with 2 stars, depending on how many in family in the service.rs We had Air Raid practices in school and just at diff. times.

This was in SF.

I still have my Dog tags that we children wore in case we were in school and we got bombed, we could be identified.

I also remember, my Grandma who was not an American Citizen yet, but came from Italy. She could not go out before Sunrise and had to be in before Sunset.

The war was over when I was eight.

I remember testing her on the questions for getting her American citizenship, which she passed.

Italians were treated badly, not as bad as the Japanese, but they had restrictions, because Italy sided with Germany.

It was a difficult time in America, but people came together and helped one another.

I wish I could drive to San Bruno, to the National cemetery and visit my Mother's grave, but too old to make that trip. One of my sons will take me in June. I will also go to the Italian cemetery to visit my Grandmothe's grave.

How many in all the wars sacrificed and we have come to today. Shameful.

Yet I still love America. Still the best Country.

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meallen616 — Sat, 27 May 2023 16:14:49 GMT

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Oznell — Sat, 27 May 2023 16:56:21 GMT

Thank you, @MyShadowLove , for your tribute to the ultimate sacrifice made by those wonderful defenders.

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Chessa35 — Sat, 27 May 2023 17:13:07 GMT

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sann — Sat, 27 May 2023 17:55:07 GMT

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Remembering All Those Who Never Came Home 🇺🇸

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hckynutjohn — Sat, 27 May 2023 17:56:48 GMT

Remember the Fallen 🇺🇸🇺🇸

hckynut

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OKPrincess — Sat, 27 May 2023 17:58:01 GMT

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MyShadowLove — Sat, 27 May 2023 18:25:41 GMT

OP here....

Have any of you seen the movie..."Taking Chance"...with Kevin Bacon....It is very moving and emotional...I was deeply touched by the care and dignity that our Fallen Heroes receive when returning home, as they most definitely should be honored...I highly recommend the movie.

I have seen it several times and will be watching it again tonight.

Thank you to all for joining me in remembrance!

Storyline

"Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.

In the end, "Taking Chance" provides a sense that one's end of watch never really ends. The fallen continue to protect and serve by reminding us of our humanity. They remind us of our ability and need to extend compassion and respect to those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and to those who continue to serve."

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spiderw — Sat, 27 May 2023 18:32:00 GMT

I am so grateful for all those who have sacrificed and fought for our freedoms. Heroes in every sense of the word, men and women who we should honor and pay tribute to every day. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

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Boomernichols — Sat, 27 May 2023 19:04:13 GMT

@MyShadowLove ALL GAVE SOME>>>SOME GAVE ALL!!!!!

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Beth-QVC — Sat, 27 May 2023 19:13:49 GMT

religious

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Franklinbell — Sun, 28 May 2023 13:18:13 GMT

@qvcaddition @Thank you for sharing! Very touching!

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MyShadowLove — Sun, 28 May 2023 13:58:42 GMT

Fallen Soldier Cross

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qvcaddition — Sun, 28 May 2023 16:41:52 GMT

@Franklinbell

@Franklinbell wrote:
@qvcaddition @Thank you for sharing! Very touching!

Yoy are welcome. A lot of us elderly remember. I remember in those days living in SF, how neighbors helped one another, looking after the kids like myself and if someone sick or not enough food, bringing food, I really do.

It was such a better enviorment even with the war going on.

Helping families that lost loved ones with visits and food, and whatever they needed.

My Grandmother dealt in what was called, "The Black Market".

She knew people and could get items, like Choc bars,, and things to send to my Dad and his buddies overseas.

A funny story although I got in trouble.

I was playing Hide and Seek with friends in the house and I hid under the couch. Lo and behold, I found a few boxes of I think it was Hershey's choc. bars. I passed them out to my friends.

This were hidden, so Grandma could send them to my Dad in her care pkg. to him. Thankfully out of three boxes, I only went through one. I remember having butter on the table.

Grandma was one strong women and single. My Grandfather had passed six months before I was born. She never remarried and raised me. I got her strong gene.

I have some of my Dad's stuff like the sewing kit they were given, and some army stuff they were issued.

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MyShadowLove — Mon, 29 May 2023 13:57:27 GMT

@qvcaddition @Franklinbell @Boomernichols @spiderw @OKPrincess

@hckynutjohn@sann @Chessa35 @Oznell @meallen616

@JeanLouiseFinch @KingstonsMom @Citrine1 @RetRN @SurferWife

@Still Raining & All....

Thank You All so very much for sharing your personal sentiments and images and joining me in paying tribute to our Fallen Heroes!

@qvcaddition ...Your special memories touched my heart deeply!...Thank you so much for sharing them with all of us!

Wishing You All A Blessed & Peaceful Memorial Day!