A Moment Of Reflection This Morning

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Mynock
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A Moment Of Reflection This Morning

Postby Mynock » Mon May 29, 2023 3:11 pm

Got up early this morning to get the smoker going. Didn't beat the sun but it was still early enough that the neighborhood was quiet except for about a thousand songbirds greeting the day from the Dogwood in the backyard. Clear blue sky, perfect temp, nice breeze, you can tell it's gonna just be a great day.

Then out of nowhere......on that breeze......comes the distant sound of Taps being played. Not perfectly, and I'm pretty sure it was a Trumpet and not the regulation Bugle, but my God did that just hit me right in the feels. :cry: :cry: :cry:

To everyone celebrating today here in the USA, remember to take a momement and reflect on what it costs to have days like this, and offer up a little prayer to the fallen who can't join us today.

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Re: A Moment Of Reflection This Morning

Postby PA Jack » Mon May 29, 2023 4:06 pm

With all the barbecues and parades, it’s easy to forget. My father, WWII navy vet, passed away in March at age 97, so I do not want to forget. Thanks for a good post today.

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Re: A Moment Of Reflection This Morning

Postby Duncan Edwards » Mon May 29, 2023 7:02 pm

Well said. And well worth remembering.
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Re: A Moment Of Reflection This Morning

Postby Theo » Mon May 29, 2023 8:35 pm

I flew my flag at half staff this morning, for all those who can't hoist a flag any more. Freedom is not free.
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