As my last entry going into a computer-free Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to remember my Great-Grandfather, Robert Loftice, and the widow he left behind.
Robert Loftice died while serving our country in World War I. It wasn't discussed much by the time I was born so I'm not sure exactly where he served or what role he played in the war. I hope to find out this weekend from some of my older relatives on that side of the family. All I remember of my Great-Grandfather is an old picture of him in his uniform -- Army, I believe -- that used to hang on the wall in my Great-Grandmother's bedroom.
My Great-Grandmother ("Granny"), Ora Loftice, was a war widow who never remarried. The children they had together before his death were raised by Granny and her closest relatives. I don't know if she never remarried out of respect for his memory or simply because she worked too hard to find the time to consider it. For whatever reason, she never did. She will be remembered this weekend too as the widow of a fallen hero who was a hero to her family.
Most Conservatives with any respect for our country and its heroes know that Memorial Day was originally "Decoration Day." It was designated as a day to visit and decorate the graves of our country's fallen war heroes. May 30th was designated because it was thought to be a time of year when flowers would be in abundance across the United States, making it easier to find suitable flowers to place on the graves. This year, if I can find him in the old cemetary, I will honor the memory of Robert Loftice and his widow both. I'm honored to be descended from such good people.
For a touching tribute to our fallen warriors, you must see the GOP's video tribute. It will raise goosebumps on anyone with the heart of a patriot.
I pray that all of our brave men and women in combat will make it home safely and soon so that no one will visit their graves before they've lived a good, full life with their families. May God keep his hand upon them in the course of their duties to our country and keep his watchful eye on their safety. God bless America and the men and women who make her great.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!
Robert Loftice died while serving our country in World War I. It wasn't discussed much by the time I was born so I'm not sure exactly where he served or what role he played in the war. I hope to find out this weekend from some of my older relatives on that side of the family. All I remember of my Great-Grandfather is an old picture of him in his uniform -- Army, I believe -- that used to hang on the wall in my Great-Grandmother's bedroom.
My Great-Grandmother ("Granny"), Ora Loftice, was a war widow who never remarried. The children they had together before his death were raised by Granny and her closest relatives. I don't know if she never remarried out of respect for his memory or simply because she worked too hard to find the time to consider it. For whatever reason, she never did. She will be remembered this weekend too as the widow of a fallen hero who was a hero to her family.
Most Conservatives with any respect for our country and its heroes know that Memorial Day was originally "Decoration Day." It was designated as a day to visit and decorate the graves of our country's fallen war heroes. May 30th was designated because it was thought to be a time of year when flowers would be in abundance across the United States, making it easier to find suitable flowers to place on the graves. This year, if I can find him in the old cemetary, I will honor the memory of Robert Loftice and his widow both. I'm honored to be descended from such good people.
For a touching tribute to our fallen warriors, you must see the GOP's video tribute. It will raise goosebumps on anyone with the heart of a patriot.
I pray that all of our brave men and women in combat will make it home safely and soon so that no one will visit their graves before they've lived a good, full life with their families. May God keep his hand upon them in the course of their duties to our country and keep his watchful eye on their safety. God bless America and the men and women who make her great.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!
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