It amazes me that each of those flags (and there were many more than this picture represents) symbolizes days, months and even years each person devoted to our country so selflessly.
And here's my grandpa's grave.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Memorial Day - Willamette National Cemetary
For years I have been wanting to visit my grandpa's grave on Memorial Day, taking a moment to remember not only him, but his service in World War II. Yesterday morning, the kids, Colin and I made the short trip over the hill on Mt. Scott to Willamette National Cemetery and here's what we saw:
It amazes me that each of those flags (and there were many more than this picture represents) symbolizes days, months and even years each person devoted to our country so selflessly.
And here's my grandpa's grave.
It amazes me that each of those flags (and there were many more than this picture represents) symbolizes days, months and even years each person devoted to our country so selflessly.
And here's my grandpa's grave.
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