Although Annie at McGuffy’s Reader is taking a well-deserved break from hosting McGuffy’s Reader’s SPARKS on Monday, her idea to spread light and inspiration to start each week goes on. We will continue to honor that idea and Annie by posting a quote that touches us and that we hope will touch those who see it as well.
Today is Memorial Day…………..and as a woman who grew up in a military household with an extremely patriotic father who spent his life serving his country, I have always carried in my heart admiration for those who choose to dedicate themselves to serving. My Dad was a guy who would get teary hearing the Star Spangled Banner – who wore his uniform proudly every day of his active service and who was wholeheartedly patriotic. I carry that spirit with me thanks to him. I have his old footlocker which is filled with HIS memories, many of which relate to his career and once in a while I open up this treasure box and feel close to him once more and become “re-infused” with that love of country. I’m sure I will do that all the rest of my days.
My spark is in the spirit of patriotism………………and love of my country…………and for him.
Love, Pam
TWO Spoiled Cats 
we totally agree… and we say thank you… and we will always remember…
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What a special post today, Pam. Your dad sounds like a remarkable person….a true patriot. We owe so much to those who serve and have served our country. How wonderful that you have his locker full of treasures.
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Thanks Dianna my friend! My Dad was not a “perfect person” but he was my Dad and I am proud of his Air Force career. His footlocker is full of things that meant something to him and I guess that’s why when I open it up and go through his treasures it’s like having him around again even for a short time. Enjoy your Memorial Day!
Hugs, Pam
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Amen. We remember our heroes each and every day.
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We do too………………enjoy your Memorial Day dear Brian!
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That’s a perfect Spark!
The Florida Furkids
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Thank you…………… 🙂
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May today be filled with peace with memories of a life filled with honor and service. 🇺🇸
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Amen to that…………..have a peaceful day! 🙂
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Beautiful post. Thank you to your Dad and all who served so we can be free. XO
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We hope everyone spends some time today remembering WHY we remain the land of the free and home of the brave………
Love, Teddy
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Teddy and Mom this is beautiful and thank you to all who have served and protected
Hugs madi and mom
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Thanks Madi and Mom – a day of remembering. I hope you will be PRESENT in class tomorrow Madi? You know Sarge takes names of those who don’t show up and – well – he’s got a long memory for those who dawdle outside the classroom door!
Hugs, Teddy
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What a lovely gift your dad left you, Pam. The box, the memories, and most importantly – the patriotic spirit!
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Yes indeed…..I cherish all of those things. Thanks for the sweet comment! ❤
Love, Pam
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Happy Memorial Day ❤
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Hope yours was nice and relaxing too…………
Hugs, Teddy
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Such a beautiful tribute to honor our heroes, especially your father. Too many today forget about all the sacrifices others made for us to have the world we live in.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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It’s true……lots of people take our freedom for granted but it was won at the cost of lives and for that, we honor them on Memorial Day.
Love and Hugs, Teddy
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Simply stated…but so true. Thank you to our heroes.
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YES……thanks to our heroes and long may our flag of freedom wave………….
Love, Teddy
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And, we fank you and your family fur sharin’ your daddy with the rest of this country. God Bless America. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Oh he was one very proud guy……and passed that love of the USA on to his kids too.
Hugs, Teddy
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That’s pawsum Teddy. We’re very patriotic here too. Mommy always cries at Taps, the Nat’l Anthem and every other patriotic song, poem or foto. We so luv our country and those who fought fur the fureedoms we live unner. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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There’s something very moving about being an American in the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Love, Teddy
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Beautiful tribute post! Forever thankful for those that gave their lives so that we are able to live in freedom.
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Just clicked on the TT post email and it’s not there 😦
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Hi Annie! You and UNDER THE OAKS both were caught up in a WordPress error – I got word that the TT post had missed its’ schedule (THEIR fault) but it’s up now and both you and Pix at Under The Oaks are STILL going to be my FIRSTIES because you tried!! Concatulations!
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We give thanks to all those who have kept us and are keeping us free
Thanks Pam
Dad Pete, Timmy and Family
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Yes we are truly the land of the free and the home of the brave………thanks to those who serve or have served!!!!
Hugs, Pam and Teddy too
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We hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day ! Purrs
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It was a really beautiful, quiet and MEMORABLE Memorial Day!
Love, Teddy
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PURRFECT…..hoping you had a wonderful Memorial Day! xoxo
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We sure did……..quiet and “memorable” – hope yours was too!
Love, Teddy and Mom
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Beautiful! Hope you had a nice Memorial Day weekend.
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We did – hope you did too………….ours was QUIET!
Hugs, Teddy
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Yes…thank you to your Dad and to all the others, who selflessly gave up so much and more for the freedoms we sometimes just take for granted.
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I hope we never forget how we got here and why…………….sacrifices.
Hugs, Teddy
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