This is a repost from something I wrote on Nov. 11th, 2011. I thought it was fitting because today is a day to remember and I want my kids to know that there were brave people in our family who have seen war. In fact, Dan just told me about his Mom's uncle (?) who was a submariner. I'm going to have to get that story for next year.
Let's take that time to offer a prayer of gratitude today and truly feel the abundance of gifts that have been given to us because of their sacrifices.
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Thanks to the veterans, war is not something I will likely know or have to experience in my life. I will not have to send my son off at the tender age of 18, I will not have to deal with the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that comes with the service and sacrifice that these brave men and women often face.
Nonetheless, I am grateful. Today I will remember especially a man I never knew: my great Uncle Mike. He was my mom's uncle.
Lest we forget
My information comes from the Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial
In memory of
Flight Sergeant
Michael Patrick Kimber
who died on 25 Jun 1943
Let's take that time to offer a prayer of gratitude today and truly feel the abundance of gifts that have been given to us because of their sacrifices.
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Thanks to the veterans, war is not something I will likely know or have to experience in my life. I will not have to send my son off at the tender age of 18, I will not have to deal with the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that comes with the service and sacrifice that these brave men and women often face.
Nonetheless, I am grateful. Today I will remember especially a man I never knew: my great Uncle Mike. He was my mom's uncle.
Lest we forget
My information comes from the Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial
In memory of
Flight Sergeant
Michael Patrick Kimber
who died on 25 Jun 1943
2 comments
It is interesting that Canada and the U.S. celebrate Veteran's Day on the same date. Your great uncle had a warm smile just like you do. I salute him, his service and sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Uncle Mike, and bless you for your service. Now that I have boys old enough to be drafted, it's even harder to imagine what these young men and women experience. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day!