tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post6894285146487121593..comments2024-03-26T12:07:37.797-05:00Comments on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home: Memorial Day ThoughtsLaurieAnna's Vintage Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273595754205380946noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-19803290184270954502010-06-01T11:05:19.153-05:002010-06-01T11:05:19.153-05:00Laurie Anna, I read this twice...what a great stor...Laurie Anna, I read this twice...what a great story. I had to read it the second time to my husband (which is also a Vet). We both loved it..Thanks so much for the wonderful story and taking the time to write it as I know how busy you are...See you at Canton...Vera<br /><br />www.veralauterbach@ebby.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-58533662772559976292010-06-01T10:16:57.236-05:002010-06-01T10:16:57.236-05:00I used to live in Atlanta, and I used to see this ...I used to live in Atlanta, and I used to see this very often. However, I feel sad that the frequency has decreased quite a bit even though the situation in Iraq is not settled. It is sad, but this is a hopeful story.Meng Leenenhttp://www.echelonhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-17848104210121256792010-05-31T09:50:49.238-05:002010-05-31T09:50:49.238-05:00What a wonderful story you have shared with all of...What a wonderful story you have shared with all of us here today! Like some of the others that have commented before me, I a sitting here with my tear-filled eyes.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day today Laurie Anna.<br /><br />How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes! ~ Maya AngelouSherry Goodloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479849071623247298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-42279463440843467882010-05-31T09:05:55.478-05:002010-05-31T09:05:55.478-05:00Great story..thanks for sharing,
Dianne
Kitsch n...Great story..thanks for sharing,<br /><br />Dianne<br /><br />Kitsch n StuffC. Dianne Zweighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158682996021712156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-17104786835751894272010-05-31T07:11:49.120-05:002010-05-31T07:11:49.120-05:00I had a lump in my throat reading this. What a won...I had a lump in my throat reading this. What a wonderful story.<br /><br />We have a soldier in our family now and know that in short time, he will be one of the ones heading to soils unknown. It makes Memorial Day, always a special day to us, even more meaningful.<br /><br />God bless and keep our soldiers, God bless and comfort those who mourn for a loved one this day.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-56698651598827798512010-05-31T02:07:16.105-05:002010-05-31T02:07:16.105-05:00Randomly ran across your blog to this entry: Loved...Randomly ran across your blog to this entry: Loved It! Such a precious memory (I sure hope the little boy's mom/dad will remember this and tell it to him sometime.)Gabbyhttp://frontporchsanctuary.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-51882699710896491582010-05-30T21:53:51.744-05:002010-05-30T21:53:51.744-05:00What a wonderful story LaurieAnna.
That is a perfe...What a wonderful story LaurieAnna.<br />That is a perfect story for this<br />holiday. That is a great memory.<br />:O)Elsienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-53565760614868765072010-05-30T19:43:24.293-05:002010-05-30T19:43:24.293-05:00A wonderful post, Laurie Anna. Thank you.,A wonderful post, Laurie Anna. Thank you.,Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-14960121981530905522010-05-30T19:20:00.479-05:002010-05-30T19:20:00.479-05:00Beautiful story LaurieAnna!
Lest we forget!
Happy...Beautiful story LaurieAnna!<br /><br />Lest we forget!<br />Happy Memorial Day!<br />Pamela xoPamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927138217537614502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-29446121972852803972010-05-30T14:46:40.686-05:002010-05-30T14:46:40.686-05:00What a great memory ~ thanks for the reminder. We ...What a great memory ~ thanks for the reminder. We really just cannot do enough for them. I could NEVER do what they do - never. I do not know where the courage and selflessness comes from. Thank you ~Dee@FrenchBleuVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193894184831001352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-63737588836375635992010-05-30T12:41:01.544-05:002010-05-30T12:41:01.544-05:00This is a touching story. For many years I flew co...This is a touching story. For many years I flew constantly for my previous job. I would fly out of Pensacola where there are three military bases in the surrounding areas. I can't tell you how many young people I met that were on their way to Iraq. I think about them quite often and hope they are well.<br />xoxo<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-30323534125439469492010-05-30T12:28:36.095-05:002010-05-30T12:28:36.095-05:00Laurie, what a beautiful post, thanks so much for ...Laurie, what a beautiful post, thanks so much for sharing your story! Blessings~~~DaphneDaphne Nicole & Lynda Cadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286669936405188118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-48925553579921875902010-05-30T11:28:13.486-05:002010-05-30T11:28:13.486-05:00What a touching story. It brought tears to my eye...What a touching story. It brought tears to my eyes and gave me chills. It's so true how easy it is to take what we have for granted and to lose sight of how many service people have sacrificed so much for our country. I want to join you in thanking all of them. :) ~ JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-43643879647996383502010-05-30T10:24:38.407-05:002010-05-30T10:24:38.407-05:00LaurieAnna - this is such a touching story and rea...LaurieAnna - this is such a touching story and really brings to heart the sacrifices that our servicemen and servicewomen make for our country and the fact that we should always be mindful of that and grateful. ~ AngelaFILIGREE MOONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908327658306678043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-58973414983394644472010-05-30T10:18:00.597-05:002010-05-30T10:18:00.597-05:00Bless you for sharing such a warm and teary story....Bless you for sharing such a warm and teary story. My son is a Marine serving right now in Afghanistan...I am thankful for those that really do celebrate and remember the meaning of Memorial day as more than a day off work and grilling and swimming as summer kicks off. I wish I could ship a swimming pool over to those guys right about now...One just told him mom that it was so hot over there, your face felt like it could melt right off. <br />God bless and have a great holiday. Love to visit here.<br />Hugs Laurie!....Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503664045488972731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-17745193182425761432010-05-30T09:58:55.144-05:002010-05-30T09:58:55.144-05:00As a Navy Mom and the widow of a Marine, I know th...As a Navy Mom and the widow of a Marine, I know that our servicemen and women don't get enough recognition. Memorial Day is a spcial day to remember those who have fallen to protect our freedoms. Thank you for posting this wonderfully sweet story.Virginiahttp://virginiaspastime.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-24172301051760553692010-05-30T09:05:48.127-05:002010-05-30T09:05:48.127-05:00What a sweet post, you have me all teary eyed. We ...What a sweet post, you have me all teary eyed. We cannot thank them enough. Thank you for sharing, Theresathe old white househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12640264796748761771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-51534008430197621292010-05-30T08:27:58.219-05:002010-05-30T08:27:58.219-05:00I am wiping tears.....great story. As a Mom of a ...I am wiping tears.....great story. As a Mom of a soldier that spent two tours of duty (2 years) in the Middle East......need I say more.<br />Thanks to all who serve and their families.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-53789020749198021292010-05-30T08:20:26.299-05:002010-05-30T08:20:26.299-05:00What a sweet story on this Veteran's Day weeke...What a sweet story on this Veteran's Day weekend. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend. Love & blessings from NC!Tales From My Empty Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788675019831201104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-34507803699108221612010-05-30T08:11:47.585-05:002010-05-30T08:11:47.585-05:00Such a touching story! I've seen our military ...Such a touching story! I've seen our military men and women in airports and always make a point of going up to them and thanking them for their service. I would have loved to have seen the serviceman and little boy exchanging push-ups. That certainly was heartwarming to read.<br />Have a blessed Memorial Day weekend.<br />xoxo<br />DonnaBrynwood Needleworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025334306730418679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-54493914287257168162010-05-30T07:57:16.041-05:002010-05-30T07:57:16.041-05:00You have me all teared up. That is a great story....You have me all teared up. That is a great story. I often feel as though our service men and women are not given enough credit for what they do. Stories like this just make me feel so good!<br />Happy Memorial Day!<br />~MichelleMichelle, All Home and Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389260169050041993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-589208058892840082010-05-30T07:03:57.036-05:002010-05-30T07:03:57.036-05:00Beautiful story...we are all so blessed that so ma...Beautiful story...we are all so blessed that so many have given up so much on our behalf. A simple thank you just doesn't seem enough. And I am so glad that many take the time to honor the men and women who serve and those who have given their lives for our freedom.<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-67428757288482189002010-05-30T05:23:36.581-05:002010-05-30T05:23:36.581-05:00What a perfect story to share to commemorate Memor...What a perfect story to share to commemorate Memorial Day, and what a great memory!<br />Blessings,<br />SusieSusie~From My Home To Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029794313036928092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-38085051531106341892010-05-30T00:31:48.644-05:002010-05-30T00:31:48.644-05:00Loved your story~have similar memories, living on ...Loved your story~have similar memories, living on Air Force Bases for 20 years with my Airman. LezleePriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13487173362830571158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306133227631777119.post-49326203919097766392010-05-30T00:00:37.322-05:002010-05-30T00:00:37.322-05:00Wonderful story. I would have been a ball of tear...Wonderful story. I would have been a ball of tears! I get a lump in my throat when I see anything patriotic...you should see me at a parade!!Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.com