Much To Remember

It was a good Memorial Day.

I had an urge to go to a Memorial Day ceremony somewhere and ended up at Hillcrest Cemetary in Hackensack. The little cemetary sits back in the woods off of a dirt road. The veterans memorial at the entry faced rows of white crosses representing those buried there. Despite being cloudy and windy on Monday- the setting was perfect, and the simple program (brought to you by the Hackensack VFW #202) had a lot of meaning for me. I guess whether you are at Arlington Cemetary in Virginia, or Hillcrest Cemetary in Hackensack, Minnesota, the purpose is the same; taking the time to remember and appreciate.

A year ago today Grandpa Cliff passed on. Brian was so disappointed that he wasn't here as he was just returning home from his first deployment. But, we know Cliff knows he was with us in heart and spirit.




So, we've taken a little time today to remember Cliff and the pride he had in his children and in all his grandchildren. We're certain he continues to be very proud of what they have all become.


Brian used to love to put on his uniform the few times he was home to go to see Cliff. When he would walk in the room you could see the smile grow on Cliff's face and a light shine from his eyes. Cliff was proud of his Marine and his Marine was proud of and loved his grandpa.

As it should be.

Semper Fi