Memorial Day

[barbaranoela]

Of course its a day to bar-b-Q and all that stuff but I know , the first thought is remembering and honoring all the people that have died fighting to protect our country and having the freedom that we so enjoy~~~

I remember when the WAR ended---we lived in an apartment building,lower east side of New York, and along with my mom and a few friends---we all were throwing torn up paper out the windows--

And everybody was yelling *the war is over* and tears of joy and tears of sadness for those that we knew wouldnt be home---

I went to Fall River on vacation----playing by that big BOULDER landmark - and I looked cross the street---seeing this limping GI --duffle bag--in uniform coming up the street--it was my uncle Walt--we used to call him CHUM-- and I ran and hugged him and then ran to my babci's house---running up to the second floor --yelling to Aunt Jean---Its Chum--its Chum---he is home~~~~~
Well she just dropped whatever and ran into his arms---

Of course, being so Xcited I sorta spoiled the SURPRISE for Aunt Jean but Uncle Chum forgave me---
U see she didnt know when he would be coming home~~~~

So all, enjoy the day---cus we are able to do so for those who are honored today and every day~~~~~

luve--
Barbara ---who will be 'ing watching all the services being held~~~

[tex]

Wow Barbara!

You're quite a writer. That brought tears to my eyes. I felt like I was there.

Thanks.

Luve,
Wayne

[Mars]

Thanks for the story Barb - I too had tears while reading. You missed your calling - should have been a writer!

My nephew just left from a 10 day leave to return to Iraq. My prayers are with him and all the other soldiers involved in this war.

My thanks to those who have served before and given us the freedom we seem to take for granted!

Happy Memorial Day to all!

Love,
Mars

[barbaranoela]

Margie----

Many prayers for your nephew---

And how is your sister doing--losing her MIL thru such horrible circumstances~~~
Been megga stuff hitting your family-- --yet, we do go on--

Guess we are stronger than we think---

Enjoy your day--stay well--keep a smile

luve, Barbara

[starfire]

I agree, Barbara, and I had tears also.

Thank you for putting the emphasis where it belongs.

[annie oakley]

That;s a neat story Barbara. Even with the tears. I have to work Monday...but Mike is BBQ ing CHicken...Drink Chicken to be exact. I made cole slaw sooooooo, ought to be good when I get home from work. Love Oma