Years ago, the telegram was delivered on the 8th of June. When it was delivered fear gripped my heart. I knew before reading it that Joe was gone. I did not want to believe. Not my Joe. We were to be married when he returned and start our new life. My dream was gone. My heart is still broken. I will never forget.
All he ever wanted was to be soldier. All he ever wanted was to defend and insure the dream. He died making the dream a reality. Now we live in peace as he rests. Because of his ultimate sacrifice we honor and remember him and countless others like him especially today. He gave his life for our safety. For that, we remember and honor those who gave so much. Today I remember, and even though my heart breaks, I give thanks for the freedom and the ultimate sacrifice he made to keep me safe.
This is my response to Trifecta’s weekly prompt 103 , which was to write a piece between 33 and 333 words using the following word/definition:
Remember (verb): 3 a : to keep in mind for attention or consideration <remembers friends at Christmas>; b : REWARD <was remembered in the will>
This is a fictional story.
This is a fictional story.
Salute to the men in uniform for their sacrifice, dedication and service.
ReplyDeleteShilpa, well said! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
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ReplyDeleteIts so heart breaking to hear such stories..
It takes a lot of courage to stay home when your partner goes to war.
mytakeoneverything9, I agree. I can't imagine having your partner half a world away in a possible dangerous situation and the possibility of him never coming home hanging in the air. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI like that line, "Now we live in peace while he rests." So poignant. Too many know this kind of loss.
ReplyDeletejannatwrites, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteMen in uniform have been for long sacrificing not just their lives but many more things for us. And in return we have done almost nothing. Thanks Kathy for making this story serve as a reminder to all of us of their importance in our lives...
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Richa, I agree on all levels. I am so pleased you enjoyed my story this Veteran's Day. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteMy family is so military we bleed camo. Seriously. Even my mom was in the military and I am a Daughter of the American Revolution. Great piece Kathy.
ReplyDeleteMimi, How cool!! Thank you for stopping by! I am so pleased you liked my story. ♥
DeleteThis is a beautiful and all to real story. Fiction, yes, but an everyday reality, as well.
ReplyDeleteJo, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
Delete:( Too many military widows and widowers out there....
ReplyDeleteJoJo, I agree. Those that come home and live to tell the tale are so proud to have served. Simply amazing. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteComing from a family of veteran soldiers, this post touched me.
ReplyDeleterekhadhyani, I am so pleased you liked it. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteBeautiful and close to many people's reality. Good luck with NaBloPoMo!
ReplyDeletekarenmesa.com, I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteWhat a nice tribute for veteran's day. Some comfort, maybe, believing he died doing what he loved, and that he rests in peace.
ReplyDeleteKymm, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThey are the backbone of any nation
ReplyDeleteYes, Let us salute and respect them.
Thanks for this note.
Best Regards
PV Ariel, well said. Our nation is nothing without its dedicated men and women in our armed forces. Bless each and everyone of them and the families that wait for their return at home. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteA good tribute on Veteran's Day Kathy. And a good reminder to us to be grateful for their sacrifices.
ReplyDeletejyothisdayout, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. It seemed to fit for the prompt and also happened to fall on the perfect day. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteThe fear of every woman whose man is in the army. My aunt's husband was a paratrooper.....thankfully he's safe and sound...but decided to grab a job in Afghanistan as a bodyguard!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, my goodness he certainly likes living on the edge doesn't he? I can't imagine what it would be like to have my husband off fighting a way never knowing if he would ever return. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteWar is sheer hell. There are no winners, only losers. I don't understand why governments start any war. I always suspect that the arms industry is very fond of selling their lethal produce. They don't mind the traumatized soldiers after the war and the grieving widows and their children.
ReplyDeleteReader Wil, I don't understand it either. I really don't. I don't understand why people can't just get along. War is awful. You make such good points. Thank you for stopping by and adding your voice here. ♥
DeleteHow very sad. What a sacrifice to make!
ReplyDeletejoe2poetry, it is sad. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteMen in Uniform have a tough life, while we stay in peace...
ReplyDeleteWell-expressed, Kathy!
anitaexplorer, very true! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteA lovely remembrance. Thank you for linking up and paying respect to those who serve.
ReplyDeleteTrifecta, I am so pleased you liked it. Thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments. They mean a lot! ♥
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