Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Veterans Day Memorial

Today, Veterans Day, we buried a member of our family. My children knew him as Grandpa Duane. You have heard me mention my Mother-in-love....she is Sweetheart's birth mother. Sweetheart was adopted within his birth mother's family. No mother ever loved her son as much as Diane loved Sweetheart. She was in his life from infancy...his whole life, and has been such a beautiful Grandma, especially to my older boys. Her love, Duane, passed away quietly in his favorite chair last Friday. It was fitting for him to be buried on Veterans Day, as he was a Veteran. The heart-wrenching presentation of the flag to my Mother-in-love, the 21 gun salute, and the taps played on the bugle were an honor paid to Grandpa Duane for the time he served our country. Please pray for Diane, and for my boys, as they will miss Grandpa terribly.

9 comments:

Unknown said...

My condolences to your family. That's two loved ones in such a short time. I'm lifting you up in prayer. God Bless

Winona said...

Bren,
My condolences to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care.
Winona

copperswife said...

Oh, Bren, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Niki said...

My prayers are with you all, I am so sorry for your loss, Bren.
God Bless and comfort you all.
Niki

Love Bears All Things said...

Praise that his home going was so easy for him. May God comfort you, your MIL and his family as they adjust to this empty place in your lives.
Mama Bear

Alesha said...

So sorry to hear of your family's loss, Bren. It's so hard to see the grandparents passing. I will pray for comfort for you all.

Alesha

Unknown said...

I am so sorry to hear this.

Karen said...

Bren, I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and yours in my thoughts & prayers.

Jeanne said...

Bren, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for the comfort only God can provide and sending hugs your way.