tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post1779205804531078834..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: THE SADDEST TWENTY MILESCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-81356952880836374082012-05-28T22:38:12.159-05:002012-05-28T22:38:12.159-05:00Oh, Margaret, I love that! So fitting--such a nice...Oh, Margaret, I love that! So fitting--such a nice tribute, and so true. Thank you so much for coming by and commenting--I hope none of us ever forget. <br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-43883211579111377082012-05-28T22:37:14.024-05:002012-05-28T22:37:14.024-05:00Hi Paty,
Yes, I think so, too! This is one of thos...Hi Paty,<br />Yes, I think so, too! This is one of those blogs that just stays with you, and makes you remember. Thanks for commenting!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-90983914832196751342012-05-28T22:36:17.332-05:002012-05-28T22:36:17.332-05:00Keena,
Yes, I know what you mean--it's one of ...Keena,<br />Yes, I know what you mean--it's one of those things that you can't forget--at least, I can't--and it seems that as time goes by unless one of the soldiers get's hurt or killed people tend for forget, so I am just trying to give us a chance to remember on this Memorial Day. Thank you so much for coming by!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-82576618041310426272012-05-28T21:42:07.192-05:002012-05-28T21:42:07.192-05:00Sorry for typos Cheryl, fingers slipped. Should re...Sorry for typos Cheryl, fingers slipped. Should read<br /><br />At the going down of the sun<br />And in the morning<br />We will remember them<br /><br />Lest we forget.<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-26484950273281836932012-05-28T21:38:40.490-05:002012-05-28T21:38:40.490-05:00Very moving tribute Cheryl.
As we say her in Aust...Very moving tribute Cheryl.<br /><br />As we say her in Australia at military funerals and war memorial services:<br /><br />At the going down of the sun<br />And in the morning <br />Wwe will remember them.<br />Least We Forget<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-38960343220832746612012-05-28T21:27:23.966-05:002012-05-28T21:27:23.966-05:00Cheryl, I remember you posting this on a site last...Cheryl, I remember you posting this on a site last year. It is something that can be read over and over again.Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-78998072105167202752012-05-28T21:06:10.979-05:002012-05-28T21:06:10.979-05:00I remember this from last year, Cheryl, and it'...I remember this from last year, Cheryl, and it's as haunting now as it was then. .Keena Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985958126062809043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-85347184647452711002012-05-28T14:51:54.987-05:002012-05-28T14:51:54.987-05:00Lilly, I'm so glad to hear that your son in la...Lilly, I'm so glad to hear that your son in law is safe in Germany and out of harm's way. One of my husband's co-workers had a son who was in the Army and was "manipulated" through reorganization of troops into having to go back over to Iraq and Afghanistan three times! That is so wrong! Thanks for coming by.<br />Please tell you sil thanks for his service!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-83907278088350797382012-05-28T14:49:52.805-05:002012-05-28T14:49:52.805-05:00Celia, thanks for telling us about your blog--I...Celia, thanks for telling us about your blog--I'll get over there and read that. You're so right--it is such a waste of life. I can't even imagine the pain of being a mother of one of those young men killed over there.<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-40289534035611795332012-05-28T14:48:38.194-05:002012-05-28T14:48:38.194-05:00Tanya, thanks so much for commenting. That is one ...Tanya, thanks so much for commenting. That is one sight I will never forget--one of the things I remember most is all those motorcycles and their riders, ready to protect the family members from that "church" I won't even dignify by naming. <br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-69693092173903069972012-05-28T14:47:09.098-05:002012-05-28T14:47:09.098-05:00Paisley, my husband was in Viet Nam too, but that ...Paisley, my husband was in Viet Nam too, but that was before I knew him--thank God! I don't know how I would have been able to stand it with the worry--I'm a worrywart anyhow. My hat's off to you!Please tell your husband thank you for his service. There's a family that lives down the street from me whose son was a couple of years older than my daughter. He was killed in Iraq, and they had a big laminated poster made with his pciture on it and several smaller pics surrounding the big one of him in his uniform. They put it out in the front yard on the corner, and two of the other neighbors down there had copies made and put in their yards, too. It has his date of birth, date of death and name, and the words, "My hero, My son" on it. I can hardly drive by it all this time later without getting teary. Such a sad, sad loss.<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-1179651424296541692012-05-28T14:43:21.207-05:002012-05-28T14:43:21.207-05:00Hey Steph, let me say thank you to you for your se...Hey Steph, let me say thank you to you for your service today. That's one thing we can all do that doesn't cost a thing and means so much. Yes, you're certainly right about the heart of American being in the small towns. Many times when my kids were younger Gary and I sure thought about moving to one and out of Oklahoma City! Thanks for coming by and commenting.<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-14850858750313018412012-05-28T14:41:29.677-05:002012-05-28T14:41:29.677-05:00Oh, Lynne, I wish that, too. It seems that so ofte...Oh, Lynne, I wish that, too. It seems that so often in our younger children and adolescents, patriotism is not taught at home or in school. I think standard reading should be THE MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY and some other stories and poems that teach the meaning of patriotism. People aren't just born with that--they have to learn it by example, etc. Ok, off my soapbox now... Thanks for coming by.<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-18046754781275356662012-05-28T14:39:19.944-05:002012-05-28T14:39:19.944-05:00Susan, I agree wholeheartedly. Although we gather ...Susan, I agree wholeheartedly. Although we gather with our friends and families and share good times, the real meaning must never be forgotten. Thanks so much for commenting.<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-45698838004442196062012-05-28T13:46:04.113-05:002012-05-28T13:46:04.113-05:00Beautiful post. It brought tears to my eyes. My so...Beautiful post. It brought tears to my eyes. My son in law is in the army and though he is safely stationed in Germany, many of his friends and fellow soldiers have been deployed, some never to return home again. May God bless all soldiers, sailors, airmen/women and marines. Thank you all for your service.Lilly Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085355337721818824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-65568473757115245012012-05-28T13:22:31.400-05:002012-05-28T13:22:31.400-05:00Beautiful, Cheryl. I have a story on my blog who w...Beautiful, Cheryl. I have a story on my blog who was a San Marcos Academy student--died in Afganistan, also at the age of 27. He grew up here in San Marcos.<br />Such a waster, such a monumental, horrendous waste of young men with promise and potential.<br />Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-71575994083832505012012-05-28T12:30:51.823-05:002012-05-28T12:30:51.823-05:00So heart-tugging, Cheryl. e strive for emotion in ...So heart-tugging, Cheryl. e strive for emotion in our fiction, but there's nothing like the real emotion out there in real life. Beautiful!Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-17850070016577921452012-05-28T11:37:58.601-05:002012-05-28T11:37:58.601-05:00Beautifully done, Cheryl. I remember the years in ...Beautifully done, Cheryl. I remember the years in my youth when I stood at my Uncle Ova's grave at the military cemetery in Burlingame, California. A sea of white grave markers with American flags. It gives you such a sense of loss. All of the beautiful American G.I.s gone. It breaks your heart when their deaths are not respected anymore like they should be. My uncle was 24, in World War II when he sacrificed his life so 17 of his comrades could live.I am the keeper of his Purple Heart.<br /><br />Your story touched my heart and brought this memory to my mind. I was lucky because my husband came home from Vietnam after spending the 366 days there.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-18358955992567155742012-05-28T11:03:11.376-05:002012-05-28T11:03:11.376-05:00Very poignant, Cheryl. Thank you so much sharing. ...Very poignant, Cheryl. Thank you so much sharing. You capture the intent of Memorial Day with a very personal story and remind us all that small town America owns the heart of the nation.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-39945242393718640442012-05-28T10:46:41.448-05:002012-05-28T10:46:41.448-05:00Thank you for this first hand story of how so many...Thank you for this first hand story of how so many of our young men have given the biggest sacrifice for our Nation.<br /><br />You brought tears to my eyes. I only wish all of our fallen had such wonderful acknowledgement in their hometowns.<br /><br />Hugs to the families of the fallen, too.Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-61716870029134768582012-05-28T10:39:23.881-05:002012-05-28T10:39:23.881-05:00How touching. As Americans, we all have to remembe...How touching. As Americans, we all have to remember the real meaning of this holiday, to honor all the war dead who helped to make this country the land of the free.<br /><br />Wishing you a great Memorial Day!Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-41814418161128349542012-05-28T10:31:09.889-05:002012-05-28T10:31:09.889-05:00Thanks so much Linda. I know you've probably r...Thanks so much Linda. I know you've probably read this post before--I've posted it at P&P, but this day meant so much to me, when I drove through that town and saw what was going on there--I don't think I'll ever forget it. <br />Hugs,<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23217923674942419662012-05-28T10:21:44.830-05:002012-05-28T10:21:44.830-05:00This is so touching, Cheryl, and you told the stor...This is so touching, Cheryl, and you told the story so eloquently. Nothing is sadder than a military funeral. But it makes my heart swell with pride to see so many American flags wafting gently in the breeze. We do live in the home of the brave. No doubt about it.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day.Linda Brodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747751456069125105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23257327443407263442012-05-28T10:14:24.912-05:002012-05-28T10:14:24.912-05:00No, I understand, Miriam. The front headlines on t...No, I understand, Miriam. The front headlines on the main newspaper here in Oklahoma that day carried color side-by-side pictures of two funerals, going on simultaneously in different towns for 2 young men--one of them was Joe Cunningham. TERRIBLE. <br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-35299821272617641912012-05-28T09:47:37.080-05:002012-05-28T09:47:37.080-05:00So sad. There isn't too much more to say.So sad. There isn't too much more to say.Miriam Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105724854045409335noreply@blogger.com