What I Am Thankful For Today:
1) The Veterans of the United States Armed Forces – today is the day we honor all of those who have served, and continue to serve, this great country of ours. One day to say thank you for the sacrifice, commitment & courage countless men & women have shown in the name of freedom & democracy. Mere words seem an inadequate attempt to express the gratitude I have for the liberties and independence I enjoy every single day. Thank you.
The night before the burial of her husband 2nd Lt. James Cathey of the United States Marine Corps, killed in Iraq, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of "Cat", and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept.
"I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it" she said.
"I think that's what he would have wanted".
Not sure what is more honorable: Being married to this faithful wife to the end or the Marine standing next to the casket watching over them both.
Have a great weekend, y'all!
xoxo,
Kim
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