As I was standing there watching the ceremony, towards the end, I had a lady that was standing beside me touch my arm. When I looked over I saw that her eyes were brimming with tears starting to spill over. She asked me "Why are you here today?" I answered "I am here because I was married to someone who is still in the military, I was a military wife, I saw him go through 3 tours in 4 years. I come here to pay respects to him & all others doing his job, and his friends & brothers killed in combat. As well as my Grandfather fought in WWII and my Great Grandfather fought in WWI." I looked at her, and asked her if she was ok. She said yes, it's just that the ceremony was very moving. Which I agreed. I then asked her "Why are you here?" She said "I am here because it is the only way I can show them all that I am thankful for all that they do." I told her that they appreciate it. And that was the end of our conversation. It was interesting & nice. I've never had anyone ask me before why I was at a ceremony. But then again, I was usually standing beside a CF member. So no questions were needed I guess.
I can honestly say I really enjoy attending military functions. I know it was a formal day to remember those killed & injured in times of combat. But with the bag pipes, and the RCA band. The formality & structure of it.... I really enjoy those sort of things.
So here is a picture of the ceremony we attended.
And then the one of my Physics classmate & I at the Jr Ranks after. I just had to take it to show everyone in Physics that we saw each other...
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