A couple of weeks ago JDaniel and I went to our local veterans memorial to help plant flags in the ground. There was a number of local newspaper and television reporters present. Each went around asking the various groups present as to why they decided to come to the memorial to help to plant flags. I told them what I had told JDaniel on our way over to the memorial. We came to remember those who served our country by getting their memorial ready for Veterans Day and that we have two veterans that recently fought for our country overseas.
The event organizers were so impressed with all the work JDaniel did that day. He helped plant flags when we first got there. Then he moved on to distributing flags to those who were using stakes create holes to place the flags in. Finally, he helped me by holding my collection of flags to be planted so they won’t touch the ground. JDaniel worked for over two hours.
When we left that day, we both felt like we had done something special. It was truly special to look back and see the field filled with flags knowing that we had planted some of them as a tribute to those in our family who have served.
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Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
The field looks great. You and JDaniel did a wonderful job.
The Dose of Reality says
Beautiful! What a wonderful way to celebrate our Vets! :)-Ashley
Katherine says
What a wonderful tribute. Hopefully your brother in law is staying safe.
Tiggeriffic says
WOW~! that is a lot of flags.. But it just had to make you feel blessed when you were finished.. I like to go to the local grocery store where they serve free breakfast to the Veterans.. I just like to go and shake their hands and tell them how thankful I am that they served..Then I ask them to tell me their stories.. I love the ones that have tears..they are so thankful to be thanked.. This is so important for us to do and not just on Veterans Day….everyday…Have a blessed day~! ta ta for now from Iowa:)
Tamara Camera says
Wonderful. I love how seriously JDaniel took it. And the flags look beautiful.
EG CameraGirl says
What a great experience for both you and JDaniel!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
What a beautiful way to remember…
acreativeharbor.com says
what a wonderful job you and Daniel did ~ great photos and thanks for honoring our veterans ~ carol, xxx
Shine Jenny says
Daniel did very well! Hope that there is peace in the world!
Granny-Guru says
What a lovely thing to teach your son. I used to send brownies to my husband when he was stationed in Vietnam, thinking they wouldn’t crumble like cookies. I asked him when he got back if they’d arrived intact. He said, “The crumbs were delicious,” then, seeing my disappointment hastened to reassure me, “Everything you sent was like getting a hug from home. It was treasured.”
edenhills says
What a great experience to teach your son the meaning of Veteran’s Day.
Stevie says
What a great little guy you have. I love that he was so earnest and thoughtful as he helped. This is a beautiful way to show gratitude!
Tracy Cook says
It is so important to instill young children about veterans. We have just had remember acne Sunday and the grandsons made poppies.
Combatbootmom says
Love this post and the lovely flower from JDaniel!
Sue says
I wish more parents were teaching their children patriotism as actively as you just did. Wonderful.
=)
Barbara Joy says
Love this post. Making a difference while making memories!
Lee Aldrich says
That is an incredible tribute to the veterans and a wonderful lesson in teaching your son appreciation for those folks who put their lives in harms way FOR US!
Thank you for a great post!
~ Noelle says
that was a great thing yall did.
thank you