My most prized possession is the American flag that draped his casket. Folded so nice and neatly by his comrades it rests in a beautiful wooden triangle case over my fireplace with his picture.
Thank you Daddy - - - you're my hero!!!
Thank you to every American soldier and their families.
This is one of my favorite picture's in the whole world of my dad on a little R&R with his buddy in Korea. That's my daddy on the left with his beautiful smile..........
You probably don't know his story
Most will never speak his name
You won't see him in your dreams tonight
But you owe him just the same
Since that awful day in September
He's proudly stood to fight
To serve his grieving nation
He needed to do what was right
He'd never admit to being a hero
That's not was heroes do
Instead of basking in the limelight
He's fighting for the red, white, and blue
Every moment he misses his family
Every day brings another fight
But, it's a small price to pay for freedom
To let his son sleep safe at night
He never asked to leave his family
He didn't ask to go to war
Never once has he asked himself
What in the hell am I fighting for?
Let somebody else fight for freedom!
I'm tired of getting low pay!
This is what I get for the sacrifice,
Of giving my life away?
He proudly serves his country
He wears his ribbons for all to see
He's served Old Glory with honor
And he's fought for our liberty.
Please remember all of our brave servicemen who have given so much on this Memorial Day.
****"America, America God shed His grace on thee. And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea!!"
~~~~America The Beautiful~~~~
Steady On
Reggie Girl
God bless your Father.
ReplyDeletewhat a handsome daddy he was!! im so sorry to hear he left you so young... big hugs to you and what a lovely tribute to everyone who serves! xox.... annie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Reggie. Such a loss at such a young age. It is important to never forget them. xx♥
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute Reggie!
ReplyDeleteBoth my father and step-father fought in the Korean War. They were both from the south so they were stationed in Germeny with Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. Love the poem it is beautiful...did you write it? I am going to post a link of it on my blog...tooo beautiful not to share.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that you shared, and that photo is great. I can see your smile shining through!
ReplyDeleteHave a great MD, relax, eat some good food, and we remember together!
You dad was so handsome. I have the flag that was on my dad's casket too. Such a keepsake. Have a great Memorial Day ~Natalie
ReplyDeleteHandsome Dad.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem.
What a great post. I totally agree with you - we should all be so grateful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute!
ReplyDeleteA lovely post, Reggie Girl.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. Your Daddy sure was handsome. What a hero!
ReplyDeleteWow Reggie...that was beautiful and so touching. Know that I am grateful to your father for what he has done for all of us.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly was a handsome young man!
Stay proud of being a child of such an Honorable American Military Soldier!!!!
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Such an engaging smile your father had. So sorry for your loss and I am grateful to him and all of those who have given so much for us.
ReplyDeleteHe sure was handsome.:-) My dad also served in the Army and my husband is former Air Force, so we're big on the military in my family, too!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Reggie,
ReplyDeleteIt's the men and women who have honorably served in the US Armed Forces that preserve the nation we live in. Those who fought, died, or survived the battles of war paid a steep price. Like you, I am humbled by their sacrifice and comittment.
I too am thankful.
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What a wonderful Dad you had!!!!! I'm sorry for your loss...he was a handsome and great man! God bless you, your family, and all our military men and women! Happy Memorial Day!~Janine XO
ReplyDeleteBeautiful once more.
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
ReplyDeleteOh a very Handsome Daddy, sorry for your loss at such a young age! I see your smiles like his. Yes Bless all those who fought, died, or survived the battles of war and paid a steep price for us.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day!
Lovey tribute to your dad and all that have served so faithfully.
ReplyDeleteAs we laid my father in law to rest this week with Military honors it was one of the most emotional moments of my life. I couldn't help but think of families everywhere experiencing a loss of a loved one who believed in our country.
ReplyDeleteReggie Girl - Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY MEMORIAL DAY to you, ReggieGirl. A lovely tribute to your father. My dad was a Navy man in both WWII and in the Korean War. My parents lived in FL then, where my 2 oldest sisters were born. He served in the Pacific and I remember him telling us stories about then, the good and the bad. He too gave us all a love for our country and a strong respect for the American flag. To this day, I cry when ever I see the flag, and know how much it must have effected him to sail into the harbor in CA coming home from the war and seeing the flag again for the first time. He gave me a real deep love of my country, which has grown even stronger since moving out of it to be with my love! Thinking of you today, girlfriend, Debby
ReplyDeleteOh Regg, Your post made me cry. My Daddy served in the Navy --but came home and lived to the age of 79. Your Daddy died so young. I'm sad about that---but I do love your attitude. Keep flying Old Glory!!!! Those men and women who died for us died for our FREEDOM. Your Daddy wouldn't have changed that for the world.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Hugs,
Betsy
God Bless your dad and thousands more like him.
ReplyDeleteYour Daddy looks like he had a warm heart - what a great smile! You wrote a beautiful tribute!
ReplyDeleteDitto on Secondary Roads. ;-)
ReplyDeleteReggie Girl, thanks for the patriotic post. Thanks to your father, also.
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How blessed you are to call such a fine man, Dad. How blessed he is to call you, Daughter!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful smile!
We will never forget!
~AM
I know you are so very proud of him!What a wonderful post!My dad served in the Vietnam War and I'm lucky to still have him with me!Wishing you a Happy Memorial Day! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteTracy
Amen to all...a beautiful post..one of unconditional devotion!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, wonderful post! The poem gave me chills up & down my spine...
ReplyDeleteI too, am proud to be an American!
Remembering with you RG...always. Freedom is not free. Love you girl.
ReplyDeleteYour dad is a very handsome man.
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Gordon
Amen! What a great post!
ReplyDeleteWe owe so much to the American soldiers who have fought and are fighting to protect not only our freedom, but to help those in other countries win freedom from oppression and terrorism!!! We also owe our Thanks to the military families for the sacrifices they have made and are making. To those who have lost loved ones so that we can live in peace...they have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Happy Memorial Day.
Such a great smile and oh so handsome! Love this post and thank you for sharing such sweet memeories of your father.
ReplyDeletePeace.
Hats off to you for being a proud daughter of a military dad. What a beautiful post honoring military servicemen who battled in war, some didn't have the chance to go back and some are still serving the country (like my husband) wherever the place they may be.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, great photo, great dad.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your father! I love his smile. May peace come upon all parts of our world.
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