Post by SFX on May 26, 2009 15:37:02 GMT -4
My Dear Dear Sister~
What a glorious day for celebrating our brave men and women in the military. There was a bit of a chill, but the sun shone on us as we remembered and honored our Brothers and Sisters.
I, as well as Provost D’Errico and Major Celli were honored with viewing the troops from the reviewing stand. How humbling an experience. When the parade came to rest for the ceremony, the crowd was as quiet as a church mouse. Not a peep was heard. It warmed my heart to see the number of people in harmony celebrating our men and women. And the young people…. Dear me! How wonderful to see them participating with such respect.
The 20th ME had an excellent representation and showed such a presence as they descended the hill toward us. If there had been any doubt of the sacrifices that go back in time to our roots, The 20th reminded us of those sacrifices. Huzzah! To the men in blue!
Not forgotten was the sacrifice of the families left to carry on in their husbands’ absence. Such a blessing to see so many of our ladies supporting our men and serving as a reminder of those left behind.
We paid a final tribute to our dear sister, Wilma. Each of the ladies placed a single long stem rose on her empty chair in her memory. I am certain she was smiling down on us from above and thinking “that’s not the way I would do it, ladies…place the roses in the other direction”. J Although I never had the opportunity to know her well, of this I am sure, she touched many lives and her footprints will forever remain on their souls. Rest well, Dear Wilma. You may be gone from this place and time, but you are not nor ever will you be forgotten.
A big HUZZAH!!! For the Weathervane where we went for lunch. Any VET received their meal at ½ off! When I heard this, a little lump formed in my throat. Amazing the lessons we, as a country, have learn where respecting our VETS is concerned. HUZZAH!!!
After we enjoyed our lunch and visiting, some of us went to see the remembrance pieces from the World Trade Towers. Major Celli deserves a bow for his contribution in bringing it up here to Maine. There are so many who never had the opportunity to see it first hand…either before or after 9-11. Perhaps it will help them to feel more a part of what so many of us have endured.
Well, dear Sister, I know you need me there now to help Mother while Father is making his last journey. I shall see you all soon.
My love to Mother,
Your Sister,
Christabell
What a glorious day for celebrating our brave men and women in the military. There was a bit of a chill, but the sun shone on us as we remembered and honored our Brothers and Sisters.
I, as well as Provost D’Errico and Major Celli were honored with viewing the troops from the reviewing stand. How humbling an experience. When the parade came to rest for the ceremony, the crowd was as quiet as a church mouse. Not a peep was heard. It warmed my heart to see the number of people in harmony celebrating our men and women. And the young people…. Dear me! How wonderful to see them participating with such respect.
The 20th ME had an excellent representation and showed such a presence as they descended the hill toward us. If there had been any doubt of the sacrifices that go back in time to our roots, The 20th reminded us of those sacrifices. Huzzah! To the men in blue!
Not forgotten was the sacrifice of the families left to carry on in their husbands’ absence. Such a blessing to see so many of our ladies supporting our men and serving as a reminder of those left behind.
We paid a final tribute to our dear sister, Wilma. Each of the ladies placed a single long stem rose on her empty chair in her memory. I am certain she was smiling down on us from above and thinking “that’s not the way I would do it, ladies…place the roses in the other direction”. J Although I never had the opportunity to know her well, of this I am sure, she touched many lives and her footprints will forever remain on their souls. Rest well, Dear Wilma. You may be gone from this place and time, but you are not nor ever will you be forgotten.
A big HUZZAH!!! For the Weathervane where we went for lunch. Any VET received their meal at ½ off! When I heard this, a little lump formed in my throat. Amazing the lessons we, as a country, have learn where respecting our VETS is concerned. HUZZAH!!!
After we enjoyed our lunch and visiting, some of us went to see the remembrance pieces from the World Trade Towers. Major Celli deserves a bow for his contribution in bringing it up here to Maine. There are so many who never had the opportunity to see it first hand…either before or after 9-11. Perhaps it will help them to feel more a part of what so many of us have endured.
Well, dear Sister, I know you need me there now to help Mother while Father is making his last journey. I shall see you all soon.
My love to Mother,
Your Sister,
Christabell