I am so glad we have a national day to honor all of our Veterans. They should be honored every day. My special Veteran Jim passed away on August 13, 2020. He served our country in the Air Force.
He is buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. It is such a blessing to be able to honor him again this year.
It is such a beautiful cemetery. Every grave and all the grounds are so lovingly cared for. I am so happy that Jim has been buried there.
For Veterans Day and Holidays, every grave is marked with a flag. It is such a spectacular sight to see. 46,000+ flags honoring each Veteran.
The grounds are always open to the public. I visit Jim 2 to 3 times a week. I miss him so much. I know I have been blessed more than some with the 36 years we shared. Every day of those 36 years, he cared, loved, and provided for me. Most of all he made sure I knew he loved me.
He always gave the best hugs and I loved the way he would hold me. I think I miss that the most. The National Memorial Cemetery will allow me to be buried with him when my time comes. That truly is a blessing that I can join him again someday. Every day I try to honor him as a wife that was blessed to be married to such a remarkable man.
I love you with all my heart.
Beautiful tribute, Marti.
Lovely and touching, Marty. My folks are buried in Riverside National Cemetery in California. Wonderful place to remember them. Yes, you are very blessed to have had such a wonderful husband to remember.
Sorry for your loss. God bless Jim and all of our Veterans!
Thinking of you today, Marty! Thank you for sharing with us the beautiful life you and your dear Jim built together. I always enjoyed your wonderful gardening posts and seeing the lovely landscaping he created. (((Hugs))) to you and thank you to him for his service!
Your Jim truly was a gem. We thank him for his service!
Marty- I lost my husband of 58 years February 19th of Alzheimer’s. But of this year and I, too had him buried at the Indiangap Veterans Cemetary here in Annville, PA. I did not move here till September and it is a 2 hour drive and I have not visited as I’ve had some health issues. I plan on going this coming week as our 59th wedding anniversary is 12/5. It will be a very difficult day for me. He was s proud veteran and a hood husband.
Such heartfelt memories of a long and successful life together, beautiful to read today and sending my love.
Pamela x
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What a beautiful tribute, Marty. Jim sounds like a remarkable partner and you shared a beautiful life together. xo
Oh dear Marty, what a loving post. I am typing my comment with tears running down my face. I have been a reader of yours since I started blogging
and just loved all the things you shared with us about your wonderful and helpful Jim. I can’t believe he’s been gone 3 years already. I love where you chose to have him laid to rest. And I know one day you two will be hugging again. I believe love transcends all, Saying some prayers for him, and you, right now. And thank you Jim, and all those who served our Country to keep it free and great. What sacrifices! ♥
I think of you often when I link up, and I pray you are doing ok. Losing the love of your life is awful, it leaves a huge hole. Hugs!
I did a post on my dad for veterans day one year, https://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2010/11/veterans-day.html
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Thanks so much for your post, I loved hearing your dads story and seeing those amazing photos. Marty
Beautiful memories, Marty. I’m sure Jim knows how well you honor him every day and especially on Veteran’s Day when we honor those who served. Hugs to you.
You were truly blessed:)