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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - We just buried my grandfather today....

Posted: 7/3/2002 4:26:34 PM EDT

He was a WWII vet and we had the local VFW guys who were also WWII vets perform the ceremonial funeral. The gentlemen provided a three man rifle team for the salute, followed by Taps. The flag was folded and presented to my grandmother by my cousin, who is a Major in the Army. It was one of the most emotional experiences that I have had.
After the funeral, I took some time to thank these vets for what they just did and for all they have done. I felt that with tomorrow being our Independence Day, we might take some time to reflect upon this and if we can, go thank a veteran for their service. A heartfelt thank-you to all here who have put on the uniform and fought for our freedom. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.

Brian

Posted: 7/3/2002 4:43:19 PM EDT

[#1]

All my respect Brother.

Grandfathers... they don't make'em anymore..

Posted: 7/3/2002 4:45:39 PM EDT

[#2]

[USA]

Posted: 7/3/2002 4:56:13 PM EDT

[#3]

Sorry to hear this news. Your Grandpa was a hero, and has done a great service to this nation and for that I am thankful.

You have my deepest condolences [usa]

Posted: 7/3/2002 6:12:23 PM EDT

[#4]

my condolences to you and your familly. The world is loosing more and more hero's everyday. [:(]

Posted: 7/3/2002 6:14:43 PM EDT

[#5]

Sorry to hear the news. I have lost both of my grandfathers in the last 10 years. Both were WWII vets as well. Both grandmothers are still surviving.

Posted: 7/3/2002 6:41:17 PM EDT

[#6]

Brian, I'm sorry to hear about your loss, my condolences to your family. My Grandfather was my best friend, and I miss him every day. Just hang in there, we will all be together once again, never to be separated.

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All my respect Brother.

Grandfathers... they don't make'em anymore..

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Amen....Another Hero of the Greatest Generation has departed and the world feels a bit more hollow.

Posted: 7/3/2002 6:46:53 PM EDT

[#7]

Sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandfather. I lost mine (also a WWII vet) in December.

We need to thank the vets every chance we get for the freedoms that we have.

God Bless This Soldier

medcop

Posted: 7/3/2002 6:59:01 PM EDT

[#8]

You have my deepest condolences [USA]

To many [b]VETERANS[/b] die each day, we must never forget the sacrifices that they have made for you & I!

Posted: 7/3/2002 7:01:16 PM EDT

[#9]

My condolences, they were for sure the greatest generation. Hopefully some of us learned at least a little bit from them.

Posted: 7/3/2002 7:09:21 PM EDT

[#10]

Our deepest sympathies to you & your family.

Posted: 7/3/2002 7:33:42 PM EDT

[#11]

My Grampas are all gone now.
They're pretty special guys and we miss 'em.
In typical Grampa fashion, though, they go first and will be there for you when you get there!

Posted: 7/3/2002 7:40:03 PM EDT

[#12]

My hat is off, sorry to hear of the loss..

[USA]

Posted: 7/3/2002 8:28:33 PM EDT

[#13]

I'm sorry for your loss and the loss of an American Hero.

Posted: 7/3/2002 8:55:36 PM EDT

[#14]

GodSpeed

Posted: 7/4/2002 10:16:23 AM EDT

[#15]

I'm sorry to hear about your GRANDfather. We don't have many of the WWII hero's left. I don't have any GRANDparents left. I am 58 and they have been gone for several years.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Jim Hall

Posted: 7/4/2002 5:56:33 PM EDT

[#16]

Thanks to all who replied. We just had our annual 4th of July picnic/shooting event and it was rough not having him there to critique my shooting! All of the extra family has left now so this will be the first night my grandma stays alone. I think she should head back down to Florida where they have a lot of "bingo buddies" to keep her busy.
My dad is going to make a few display cases for both of my grandfathers' flags. My other grandpa was a WWI vet and I have the flag from his coffin. I will post pics of the finished project when my Dad completes them. Hope you all had a great day.
Thanks,
Brian

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