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Remembering

By Lorraine

Today we visited the cemetery where my father is interred.
On Memorial Day weekend thousands of American flags decorate every grave.
It is a beautiful and moving sight.
Remembering Memorial day and those who served including World War 1 and World War 2 with American flags decorating each grave at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Everywhere, on every hill, at every grave site, American flags are gently waving in the breeze.
Remembering Memorial day and those who served including World War 1 and World War 2 with American flags decorating each grave at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
The most recent information I found as to how many flags fill the
Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans
Memorial Cemetery
was from 2010

 Remembering and honoring

 The Story: More than 900 Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies from troops throughout New Jersey will be decorating the graves in honor of Memorial Day at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The Scouts will begin arriving at 4 p.m. and start placing a flag on each grave at 5 p.m. After the nearly 41,000 graves have been decorated, the scouts will enjoy a cookout style dinner. This community service will be commemorated with a scouting patch.
Remembering Memorial day and those who served including World War 1 and World War 2 with American flags decorating each grave at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Remembering Memorial day and those who served including World War 1 and World War 2 with American flags decorating each grave at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Army Air Force

My dad served in the Army Air Force and worked in Weight and Balances for aircraft during World War II.

Veterans’ Day Ceremony

 ~FSW~
Less than a year before he passed away, my dad was honored along with other township veterans at a Veteran’s Day Ceremony

World War 2

~JHH Jr.~
John’s dad was in the China Burma India Theater during his service in World War II.

World War 1

~HHR~
My mother’s father served in World War I
~*~
John’s great-grandfather served in the Civil War and was wounded in the Second Battle of Bull Run.  He lost his life and is buried in the Nashville National Cemetery in Tennessee.
I also have a direct ancestor from York County, Pennsylvania that fought as a Minuteman during the American Revolution
~*~
Giving thanks and honor to all who have served and are serving in our military.
you might also like a patriotic dessert as you celebrate…

Brownie Trifle

easy recipe for Brownie Trifle

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Filed Under: Family, Family & Friends Tagged With: Daddy, Patriotic

Comments

  1. sanam arzoo says

    January 29, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Great information. Thanks for providing us such a useful information. Keep up the good work and continue providing us more quality information from time to time. Dad's Army

    Reply
  2. Personalized Sketches and Sentiments says

    June 2, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    What a wonderful post! I love all the photos of your handsome family in their military uniforms. What an amazing military history in yours and your husband's family. Thank you to all those that served.

    Blessings & Aloha!

    Reply
  3. Valerie says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:22 am

    What a great family history – of service to their country. You have such a nice collection of photos too!
    A very nice tribute to the men of your families and to those who serve so self-less-ly!

    Reply
  4. Garden Lady says

    May 31, 2011 at 12:40 am

    A beautiful tribute to those in your family who have served. Grateful to all those that have served and are serving, and the many sacrifices they have made.

    Reply
  5. Kristen says

    May 30, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Thank you for sharing so many wonderful photos and memories. It is truly a blessing to live here.

    Reply
  6. Penned Pebbles says

    May 30, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    What a beautiful tribute to your dad and family! Wishing you a most blessed Memorial Day! Blessings!

    Reply
  7. NanaDiana says

    May 30, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Lorraine- What a beautiful, moving tribute to your family. My own father (who was very old when I was born) was a Medic in WWI ! God bless you for this wonderful post! xxoo Diana

    Reply
  8. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says

    May 30, 2011 at 1:37 am

    Wonderful post. What a beautiful tribute. God bless those who have served and continue to serve.

    Reply
  9. corners of my life says

    May 30, 2011 at 12:59 am

    The title of your blog is so appropriate this weekend.
    Grateful prayers and thankful hearts have we.

    Reply
  10. Ann says

    May 29, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    A beautiful post. My father was also in the Army Air Force. Looking at those pictures of your dad reminded me of pictures I've seen from my dads army days.

    Reply
  11. Tracy says

    May 30, 2011 at 12:19 am

    Ahhh, thanks to your Dad and your Grand-dad that we have our freedom as we know it.
    Have a blessed memorial day@

    Reply
  12. Mildred says

    May 29, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    A beautiful memorial tribute, Lorraine.

    The sight of all those flags makes such an impact.

    I also enjoyed the photos of your family members. My gratitude to all of those who have (and continue) to serve.

    Reply
  13. FABBY'S LIVING says

    May 29, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    Oh my, what a heritage, full of war herous, I can just see how you can be so very proud of them! Thanking your family for their services in the military and all the men and women who are right now serving to keep this wonderful country free! God bless.
    FABBY

    Reply
  14. Mike Golch says

    May 29, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    I thnak you Dad and Grand Dad for their service as I am greatful for all the veteranswho have served.

    Reply
  15. Pam says

    May 29, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    I can see how you would be so proud of your family military heritage. Your dad was a very handsome soldier! We were just looking at military pictures of my FIL this afternoon at my SIL's house. We are proud of him too. Actually we are proud of ALL our troops.

    Happy Memorial Day!

    Reply

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