tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767888.post1267606715520815659..comments2024-02-27T02:41:09.167-05:00Comments on Rachel Writes...: Diary of a Writer: Memorial Day WritingRachel Hauckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08481185182145667961noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767888.post-47220178051519228072012-05-29T17:33:54.831-04:002012-05-29T17:33:54.831-04:00I was writing too, Rachel. ;) And I was thinking o...I was writing too, Rachel. ;) And I was thinking of my father who served during Korea. My father in law who served in Korea. My husband's uncle who was killed in WWII. My uncle who served in WWII. My cousin's who have served since. Amazing men. And I am grateful for their service. Blessings, LeannaLeanna Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593441784425151288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767888.post-21542035002062728512012-05-29T13:44:42.875-04:002012-05-29T13:44:42.875-04:00Rachel, I'm so sorry to hear about your father...Rachel, I'm so sorry to hear about your father and father-in-law. Thank YOU for your sacrifice.<br /><br />Yes, war is costly. But tyranny even MORE costly!<br /><br />RachelRachel Hauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481185182145667961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767888.post-47333169904679573782012-05-28T23:13:25.544-04:002012-05-28T23:13:25.544-04:00Because my father & husband’s dad fought in Vi...Because my father & husband’s dad fought in Vietnam, our kids don't have grandfathers. They both died due to complications of the war (namely Agent Orange). i don't say that because I'm anti-war, I say that to remind people to cherish every moment you have with your loved ones. you never know how much time you have with them. :-)<br />RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011492763804020497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767888.post-64374249500470168542012-05-28T20:12:31.180-04:002012-05-28T20:12:31.180-04:00Thanks Ami! It is hard not to get sentimental. Hop...Thanks Ami! It is hard not to get sentimental. Hope you all had a good "memory day."<br /><br />RachelRachel Hauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481185182145667961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767888.post-10134370599209487702012-05-28T19:22:06.191-04:002012-05-28T19:22:06.191-04:00Enjoyed this post, Rach. Holidays around here are ...Enjoyed this post, Rach. Holidays around here are a family affair and a bit of a juggling act. But I do love memorial day... Honoring, remembering, and praying. Hard not to get sentimental. :) happy memorial day!Amy Leigh Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631381714658134094noreply@blogger.com