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The Blue Flower

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2. My dad was in the S. Pacific for 4 years

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Sat May 24, 2025, 01:55 PM

May 24

He spoke of nothing else for the rest of his life. You wouldn't even know he had a family. He saw a lot of combat and death. I was married to a USMC Nam vet. We were engaged to be married before he left for his tour of one year in 1969. He returned a vastly different person and the marriage ended after 14 years. I always reflect on the sacrifice so many like them made. At least they made it home. My sisters and Mom and I had to live with our dad's trauma until his death 20 years ago. My chlldren had to live with the results of their dad's trauma. Going to war is a heavy, heavy deed.

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How do you all observe Memorial Day...? Partying or solemn reflection? [View all] FirstLight May 24 OP

I will solemnly reflect of past wars and losses...My father was in the Nat Guard and did not serve overseas but wcmagumba May 24 #1

My dad was in the S. Pacific for 4 years The Blue Flower May 24 #2

Heavy ...indeed. FirstLight May 24 #5

Solemn reflection. anciano May 24 #3

We usually go to the graveyard over at the small white church in Plad MO. Our family has been buried there for SWBTATTReg May 24 #4

I feel drawn to go to the Cemetery this year as well... FirstLight May 24 #6

Old war movies on TCM JoseBalow May 24 #7

That was my daddy... FirstLight May 24 #8

We used to go to cemeteries in three different towns Grim Chieftain May 24 #9

Growing up, my mother had several artificial flower arrangements on a Niagara May 24 #10

I usually reflect and think about those whom I know that made the ultimate sacrifice. OldBaldy1701E May 25 #11

Quietly LogDog75 May 25 #12

Resting up from 4 hard and long days at the Charles Schwab Challenge yellowdogintexas May 26 #13

It depends weather wise. Don't have a get together, but I did reflect on those who have protected us electric_blue68 May 28 #14

I cook some burgers on the grill, maybe have a beer with my burger. JustABozoOnThisBus May 28 #15