tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post5143341891797092552..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Memorial Day—Remembering Those Who've Paid the Ultimate Price for FreedomEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-86692196697782639672014-05-28T18:33:56.605-04:002014-05-28T18:33:56.605-04:00Our second child/son enlisted in the Navy, our fif...Our second child/son enlisted in the Navy, our fifth child (also a son) enlisted in the Marines. For some reason it wasn't until the second enlistee that it became clear to me that at some point when we said good bye it may have become until later (in eternity). I believe it was when he was explaining the dog tags portion of the uniform. It was then that I stood on the edge of the dark abyss, knowing that, unlike the years before, I could not go with my son where he was going from that point forward. deborawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379928023984310298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-25651048883788269942014-05-26T16:58:42.559-04:002014-05-26T16:58:42.559-04:00Thank you for this beautiful tribute--and your sto...Thank you for this beautiful tribute--and your story on Christian Devotions! God bless all those who serve and have served!Desiree St. Clair Spearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06132518256670986099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-48917066223737857602014-05-26T16:56:20.231-04:002014-05-26T16:56:20.231-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Desiree St. Clair Spearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06132518256670986099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52257974966472472742014-05-26T14:03:15.181-04:002014-05-26T14:03:15.181-04:00People always ask me, since I sometimes write abou...People always ask me, since I sometimes write about military ministries, if I have friends or family who serve. They assume that’s why I find it important to write about it. Strangely enough, the fact that I have no close friends or family who have been deployed, I feel an even greater need to write about it. I’ve had no “skin in the game,” and yet I am blessed by all those who do. We can’t forget those who serve nor the families who have to let go of loved ones and support loved ones who do. Edie, thank you for your service.Connie Almonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128392223880799585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-80612759748023111662014-05-26T12:46:41.368-04:002014-05-26T12:46:41.368-04:00Ellen, I know you're proud of your nephew! Tha...Ellen, I know you're proud of your nephew! Thanks so much for stopping by and thank him for his service from me, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-55558788150616555832014-05-26T12:46:08.137-04:002014-05-26T12:46:08.137-04:00Mary, is your Marine still active duty? Thank him ...Mary, is your Marine still active duty? Thank him for me and thank you for your own sacrifice. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-68992800028989581872014-05-26T12:45:22.738-04:002014-05-26T12:45:22.738-04:00Jeanne, it was an amazing experience. Thanks so mu...Jeanne, it was an amazing experience. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing mention of your own heroes! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46256629352504787272014-05-26T12:18:45.615-04:002014-05-26T12:18:45.615-04:00My nephew joined the Air Force last year. It'...My nephew joined the Air Force last year. It's wonderful to hear there are people standing guard to protect their honor for all they've sacrificed. Thanks for sharing this.Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-60878886030093487432014-05-26T12:00:14.633-04:002014-05-26T12:00:14.633-04:00As a Marine mom myself, I thank you Edie. And than...As a Marine mom myself, I thank you Edie. And thank your son for his service, and the Patriot Guard for the service they provide. Today, and every day, may God bless all the families whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice, following the example set by our Lord. Mary L. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16876533535891005028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-4931839354662669652014-05-26T11:59:43.148-04:002014-05-26T11:59:43.148-04:00Edie, this is beautiful. Your post about the men a...Edie, this is beautiful. Your post about the men and women who stood sentinel outside the funeral service brought tears to my eyes. Truly beautiful to see how they show honor to our country's fallen military men and women.<br /><br />I am blessed to be the wife of a retired Air Force navigator, and we have a number of family members on both sides who haves served our country. I'm looking forward to reading others' stories. :)Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com