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My dad belongs to a group of buglers that performs Taps for military funerals. BFJ took the day off to watch the boys so that I could go with my dad to a service today. I wanted to get some pictures of him in his Army uniform. You can see the VFW Honor Guard in the background; they were a nice group of fellows, and said they usually attend between one and four services a week. They asked my dad if a beautiful escort was standard issue. Isn't that sweet :) While I was there, I took the opportunity to find the headstone of BFJ's maternal grandparents. As it turned out, they were only yards away, so I got some pictures of them for my genealogy files. There were incredible views all around, a fitting place to lay our veterans to rest.

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  1. *karendianne.July 14, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    Yes, that is sweet. Imagining how proud your Dad must have been to have you there with him, too. A lot of love, honor and respect going on around here.

    Rewarding post to read. *karendianne.

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  2. CandaceJuly 15, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    I agree with Karen....your dad was surely so proud to have you with him!
    Cheers!

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  3. Jonhas Sakthson (author)July 15, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Karen that is an amazing photo of your Dad.....what an awesome opportunity that must have been! :)

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  4. audreypawdreyJuly 16, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    That picture of your dad is wonderful! Taking pictures for your genealogy files is also really neat; I have dabbled in research along those lines myself. Have a good day!

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  5. Stephanie DJuly 18, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    Great picture of your dad with the Honor Guard in the background! Please tell him and his friends thank you for me. I don't have anyone who served in the military, but I do appreciate the honor they are giving our heroes.

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