Sunday, May 24, 2009
In April of last year my mother had my father "Inurned" at Arlington National Cemetery in an area known as the "Columbarium". He is at the top and 3rd from the right. This is a beautiful new area that they have recently established. The requirements for a ground burial and the limitation of space have become so "restricted" that they have decided to expand above ground burials. We feel so blessed that dad has been placed here and that he is surrounded by alot of his military buddies.
My father "faithfully" served his country as a United States Marine from November 2, 1948 to September 10, 1952. He participated with the "Assault and Seizure" of Inchon, Korea during the Korean War conflict in September of 1950. He also participated in the Capture and Securing of Seoul, Korea; the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin Campaign and participated against enemy forces in South and Central Korea.
My Uncle, Donovan Patterson was in the 2nd Marine Corp. Division and served during World War II. He served his country faithfully from Sept 3, 1942 to December 9, 1945. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Area. He participated in action against the enemy at Tarawa, Gilbert Island in November of 1943; Saipan, Marianas Island June to July of 1944; Tinian, Marianas Island July and August of 1944 and Okinawu, Ryukyu Island April of 1945.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
My Family Weekend
This weekend I was so blessed to be able to have my kids and their families here. We had the best time just hanging out, visiting, relaxing and touring the park. Every now and then it's nice to play "tourist".
I am grateful every day for my many blessings.
I am always sad when they go home..........
I am grateful every day for my many blessings.
I am always sad when they go home..........
Waiting for the bus.....
It had been a wonderful day in the park and we were all very hot and tired.
Dead or Alive?
Ok..........so what is the deal? Thursday I hear from my co - workers that on CNN they have announced that Bob Barker is dead!Well I never did hear any more about it and being the curious soul that I am, I did some internet searching and found out that he has been dead for two years. What the heck????
How weird is all this?
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tom Jones Show
Well..............It finally happened
I thought the day would never arrive.......
The Tom Jones show in the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand was "Fabulous".
His voice is still AMAZING and that is certainly a "gift" that has stood the test of time.
He sang alot of the old songs and alot from his new album. He performed for nearly one and a half hours. It was awesome.
I am so glad we went and that I could enjoy this with my mom.
I thought the day would never arrive.......
The Tom Jones show in the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand was "Fabulous".
His voice is still AMAZING and that is certainly a "gift" that has stood the test of time.
He sang alot of the old songs and alot from his new album. He performed for nearly one and a half hours. It was awesome.
I am so glad we went and that I could enjoy this with my mom.
Mom's Flower's
On thursday my mom received the most beautiful flowers from Steve and Carolyn. They were just simply bulbs and then by Sunday they were almost all opened.
Mother's Day Lunch
This past weekend while in Vegas my mom and I met up with Joe and Kenzie at Cheesecake Factory. (YUMMY!!)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
A Tribute To Mom
Thanks mom for all the years of being "my mother"
Thanks for all the wonderful trips we have shared.
Happy Mother's Day!
Thanks for all the wonderful trips we have shared.
Happy Mother's Day!
The Beautiful Potomac River
The last time we visited D.C. we took a day trip to Mount Vernon, home of George Washington. It was wonderful. Can you just imagine living here and all the wonderful family gatherings George and Martha had here.
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