Memorial Day 2011
I asked my parents if they would take me and the kids to the cemetery to put flowers on the graves of our relatives who have passed away. This was a first for me and my little ones. My parents made it a special experience by bringing flowers, flags and pictures. We placed flags on the graves of those who have served our country. I loved that my parents brought pictures to show my children who it was we were remembering. It was a wonderful experience I hope my children will always remember.
Great Uncle
Great Grandparents
Grandpa Lynn and Grandma Emily
Grandma Gertrude
Dad showing the kids pictures of his grandparents
Great Grandparents
Great Aunt
This is a picture of my Grandma Emily Hall. Everyone says I look like her. When I look at this picture I see myself and I wonder about this girl. I wish I had known her better. She died when I was eight.
Great Uncle Richardson. He died in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII.
The Richardson Family
Wendall is on the top in the middle. My grandma Emily on the bottom far left. Thanks mom and dad for making this such a special experience for me and the kids. I love you.
We also went out to the Field of Hero’s to walk through the crosses, each bearing the name of a soldier from Idaho that died while serving in Afghanistan or Iraq.
2 comments:
You have a lot of longevity in your family! That's neat you could do that. I don't have any family buried nearby. Also-crazy that you have to wear winter coats on Memorial Day! Where is summer!?
This is so cool. Jaxon asks me all the time if we can go and visit a cemetery and see where some of our family is buried. This is one of the times I wish I was closer. Love it.
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