Remembering

This weekend the traveling replica of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial museum, known as “the Wall That Heals” came to our area. There are many who have not had the opportunity as I have to visit the memorial in Washington, DC. If you have not yet visited there, then do not miss the opportunity to stand in silence and awe in the presence of the thousands of names of the finest this nation had to offer during a frightening and terrible time in our history. All of the fallen memorialized there gave their “last full measure of devotion” for family, home and duty. This traveling museum is a breath-stopping tribute that comes to small communities throughout the land.

My childhood sweetheart is inscribed on the very first panel. He left right after high school graduation with a promise that we would marry as soon as he fulfilled his obligation. He was struck down 5 months later, victim of sniper fire. (Rest in Peace my love)

A good friend of my younger brother, a goofy kid with a slightly crooked grin, a combat Marine, is listed slightly to the west of my darling. He fell to hostile ground fire 2 years later. (Semper Fi, little buddy.)

A young soldier listed as missing in action for 36 years is named a bit farther west on the wall. I had his POW bracelet since 1972 and have prayed for his return these many years. In July, 2005 he was finally positively identified and sent home. He was buried July 16, 2005 in his home town with full military honors. Some 1,800 Americans are still missing from this war alone. Do not miss the opportunity to stand and place your fingers on the names of our fallen and missing.

Today, once again our young men and women are in peril, giving all they have to insure our freedom. We take many calls here at PhoneSmart from military personnel who are being deployed to fight in Afghanistan and Iraq. We can’t all join the battle, but there is something that we can do for them and their families. When we help them with their storage needs, we can remember to tell them that we appreciate what they are doing for all of us. It may seem like a small thing but the soldiers and their families always express their thanks for the good word. May they come home soon.

-Kay

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