A Mormon Image: Memorial
from Bill of Wasilla, who writes:
Dad is the man who lies in this flag-draped coffin. I will not say too much about him for now, except that he was a good father and that, thanks to him, and many more like him, most of them gone now, the evil dream of a man named Hitler died in flames and blood.
We buried Dad on June 2, 2007. He died on Memorial Day.
One more photo follows the jump here; there is further discussion and photos at Bill’s blog today.
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The graveside image and your words, except for the dates, could just as well be about my own father, Bill. Thanks for your photo, and thanks to both of our fathers and their comrades.
Very moving, Bill — thanks.
My own father, a veteran of the Occupation of Japan, passed away last May as well. Thank you for a tribute to all veterans, living and dead.
Thank you for sharing such a personal image.
much love to your family this day.
Bill, I honor your father and all our soldiers. God bless.
I thank you all for the kind comments.