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Wednesday, July 18, 2007

  



Ah, It's Good to Be Here!
I greatly appreciate all the warm care you all expressed concerning my grandpa's funeral. Like I mentioned before, it was a truly special time for our family.

The Missing Rider
Something that made that event even more special was the symbolism. My dad actually caught on to it and pointed it out to us. Ceremonies at Arlington are carried out through a certain order of procession, depending on the type of military order you came from (e.g. Marines, Army, Air Force, etc.) My wording is terrible, but try to bear with me!
Anyway, because my grandpa was last issued from the Army, he had an Army ceremony. Ok, so here's where the "symbolism" comes in. His casket was transferred onto a carriage, drawn by horses. There were 4 horses with only 3 riders. This was the "Missing Rider" symbolism, implying that a fellow comrade has fallen. A beautiful picture.

It was also neat when they shot the guns: 7 men with 7 guns firing 3 rounds. One of the men with the rifles even collected the shells for me and my sis. ^^

What else... Oh yeah, probably the most touching time for my dad was the folding of the flag. He started to break down somewhat at that moment. *hugs Daddy* I'm honored to have had that opportunity and appreciate all the men and women who lay down their lives for this country! If only more people understood that...

Commenting on Comments
First, I'd like to say I'm glad that you all like my Bleach theme despite my lack of coding savviness. I like to keep in mind that little acronym K.I.S.S. Familiar with it? It's short for "Keep It Simple, Stupid!" ^^
And last, I had no idea that a number of you have experienced Washington D.C. traffic. It really is as bad as it sounds. But I'm sure that wherever you're from, you have hot spots for bad traffic.

Ok, so here are some my comments on what you had to say:

unicornrain - Ack! It's a good thing I'm not claustrophobic. If I were, I'd be in deep doo-doo! XD

athrunsgurl - Hmm. I don't think I can call my mom's promptness "natural." Lol. It actually took a lot of prodding and encouraging from my dad. She was really P.O.'d that we had to leave that early, even if it was for a burial!

lordsesshomaru - HA! I thought the same thing when you gave that trick for punctuality (is that a word?). I've told my dad the same thing, but I don't think we've ever tried it! Lol. That is too funny...

bLuE eYeS - Scaring people while in the mine. That does sound like a lovely plan! *evil grin* But I think I'll have my own issues to deal with while in there. Like, "Am I going to die on this train cart that will take me 45 minutes distance into the earth?" O_O Lol.

somegirl - "Bro?" heehee. Did you think I was a guy? Uh oh. I guess my name isn't specific about that, is it? Lol. X3

My Poll
Ok. Speaking of somegirl's comment she left the other day (Hiiiiiiiii bro!), I thought I'd make a poll. Please take it if you will, for I am curious to know who thought I was a guy or if you all knew I was a girl. ^^ This will prove most interesting!

Ok then! I'll see you all later! Take care and have a good day!
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