Being the day before Memorial Day, there was a salute to
our service men and women that began with the congregation leader asking all
active military personnel to stand. He then asked all veterans to stand and
join them ... then asked all spouses, parents, or children of deceased veterans
to stand. At this point, standing, I sort of lost it. I often miss my father
most keenly when I'm in his "home territory" of Western North Carolina
and this, combined with the pomp and ceremony of the whole service, put me a
little over the top, emotionally.
I'm really happy to be part of a heritage that honors
family and commitment.
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