I’ve scheduled this post to be published at 2:59pm Pacific time, one minute before America’s national moment of silence in remembrance of our countrymen who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
‘Flags-In’ at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day 2008 by Army.Mil
My brother is currently in the Corps of Cadets at his university, and plans on being a submariner in the Navy when he graduates. I’m proud of my brother’s patriotism and willingness to serve our country. I’m also worried about his well-being, and he won’t even receive his commission for another three years! It’s given me a teeny tiny glimpse into the sacrifice America’s military families make every day. I stand in awe of you guys, and the loved ones you are supporting.
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The red poppy is the symbol of remembering the troops, in Canada anyway.
Poppies photo by yokviv.
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Kudos to you and your brother, Fern. My bro was in Iraq for two years and I am so, so happy to have him home. Tough stuff.