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“I walk toward you. I know you’re still there. You will always be there, in that same place.
As I approach, my emotions start to get the best of me. But the good memories cancel out the sadness—for the moment.
When I finally arrive, I get down on one knee. I do that out of respect. It also makes me feel closer to you.
I put my hand on the white marble stone.
The rock is cool, even in the warm sun. It reminds me of death.
I am here to say goodbye, since I never got the chance to say it to you.
Why would I have said goodbye?
I have to admit: even in the face of death, I thought we would live forever.
Especially you. You were smarter than me. Funnier than me. Kinder than me. Better than me.
Why you and not me?
Did I let you down somehow? Did I do something wrong?
I miss you.
I miss the times we had. I want them back.
I want to hear your cackling laugh. I want to see your broad and uncontrollable smile.
I want to see you walking toward me, and know that everything is going to be all right.
I want to feel like I felt then: that things were good.
But more than that, I want to the things that had yet to come.
I want more than anything to see where you would have gone. I want to see what you would have done. Ideas you would have formed. The mark you would have made.
I know you wanted to be a father. And you would have been an incredible one.
Better than me, for sure.
I know you had dreams—dreams you would have pursued with inextinguishable enthusiasm and unending commitment.
My eyes start to water as I stare at your name. I don’t want to cry, so I lift my head and look around.
In looking, I am reminded that you are not alone here, in this sacred place.
As far as I can see there are other markers.
Row upon row upon row upon row of simple, plain, white, gravestones.
Each one representing a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine.
And because I knew you, I know that each one of those marble stones also represent a person’s dreams. Dreams of the future. Dreams of life. Dreams of family and dreams of love.
And I know that all those dreams were sacrificed for me.
For me, for my family, for our country. So that we could have peace.” - @jockowillink
Just 9 days to go & the amazing (& extremely fit!) Stray Birds have stepped up their training. They’re running the Knaresborough Bed Race on 8th June for @franks_fund . They’ve already smashed their target and you can still support them at www.justgiving.com/straybirds-franksfund
Good luck & keep up the hard work..! #FabulousFrank
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I think we can all say we know someone who has given their lives for our well being. If you can’t thank them in person, thank them in your heart. They’ll hear you. .
In honor of Memorial Day, I’d love to hear about a special veteran that was a part of your life!
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Thank you to my grandfathers who both served in the navy!
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As I work away in my studio today, thoughts of sacrifice and courage are ever on my mind. We owe so much to those who gave so much. Many things could distract us from the day’s true focus; parties, picnics, sales. But, even those things can help us to recall and refocus. Any mention of the day can turn our thoughts to reflection and gratitude. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 #marygregorystudio #oldglory #memorialday #alwaysremember
You know the drill...you meet someone, take a pic, and say you gotta hang out soon...then you continue with your life and the cycle continues. Or so you thought. Congratulations to Kenia for achieving not one but two degrees at the same time!! Also though props on being different and breaking the cycle. (She remembered ) We had professional dancers this time for wapangos, norteñas, zapateadas, salsa, bachata in David, Diego and Alma! I still want to ride the truck and wear a cowboy hat. ✊ I can’t forget to race David either. Ben is that 5 star left end that will make it to the league so he has become one of my bodyguards. ♂️ You can catch Nena, Miguel, and Ana playing with fire trucks now. The Korean adventure adventure continues for Mickey and Carolina. Make sure to remind me to bribe Roxana if I send her my resume. Nayeli over there won’t stop hogging all the food and taking aesthetically pleasing pics...y yo lo que quiero es comer. Oh...and Jon...HAS DISCOVERED THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD!! Catch me in the streets of KP... #jw #congratsKenia #a2for1 #breakingthecycle #mevenporaqui #mevenporalla #alwaysremember #onlyoroffesionals #race2 #BMWvsCamaro #5starbodyguards #Jondiscoverstheworld #trucksandhats #Koreansagaliveson #KFDrepresent #didyageymyresume #quierocomer #KIG #thegent #thebusiness #riseabove #studmuffinbros #conqueringthestate #catchmeinthestreetsofKP
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