tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post6682441212829746716..comments2024-03-22T00:56:41.164-04:00Comments on ~ The Feathered Nest ~: To honor a fallen soldier ~The Feathered Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-55037188923012324912009-06-22T01:35:38.964-04:002009-06-22T01:35:38.964-04:00So very sad . . . but what a tribute, and thank yo...So very sad . . . but what a tribute, and thank you to all the wonderful people who came out to show their respect. Thank you for the photos, Dawn . . . words can't describe how I feel right now. ~JannJannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176503125809832516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-47912376707602917722009-06-14T08:50:57.475-04:002009-06-14T08:50:57.475-04:00Beautiful tribute by so many...it's good to se...Beautiful tribute by so many...it's good to see that there are communities who still respond. Joining you in praying for this man's family and in thanking him (and them) for his sacrifice. May God hold him forever.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-39100122419385733472009-06-13T20:16:57.556-04:002009-06-13T20:16:57.556-04:00This makes me cry. Of course for the soldiers fam...This makes me cry. Of course for the soldiers family. And in gratitude of his sacrifice. But also because there are still so many people who are not only grateful, but will take the time to show it. In a way that matters, and can bring comfort. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-3252164596736629932009-06-13T12:40:59.812-04:002009-06-13T12:40:59.812-04:00I am moved beyond words. As I wipe the tears from ...I am moved beyond words. As I wipe the tears from my eyes I pray for peace for everyone. My heartfelt wishes to his family and loved ones.SharonWildflowerhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897609431263814815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-52874646506471935672009-06-13T12:15:39.677-04:002009-06-13T12:15:39.677-04:00Thank You so much for sharing this story. It made...Thank You so much for sharing this story. It made me cry!!Christine Dhttp://chritineleephotography.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-21521687044084593052009-06-13T11:11:49.663-04:002009-06-13T11:11:49.663-04:00My army moms heart goes out to his loved ones. He...My army moms heart goes out to his loved ones. He paid the ultimate price. We need to honor everyone of the brave young people who defend our freedoms. Thank you for this lovely post Dawn.reaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098243779493107632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-57574653941316547492009-06-13T11:08:50.625-04:002009-06-13T11:08:50.625-04:00Dawn, thanks so much for these touching photos. I ...Dawn, thanks so much for these touching photos. I heard about Sgt First-Class John C. Beale and am so happy that so people in your county came out to show their respect, gratititude, patriotism and love for him, his family and our country. May God Bless him and his family....<br /><br />Hugs, <br />Lynn♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-32036077541689329962009-06-13T07:41:22.661-04:002009-06-13T07:41:22.661-04:00very nice that you went, it is soul renewing when ...very nice that you went, it is soul renewing when we take the time to remember and show what patriotism, gratitude, and respect, is all about. I am sure it helps the family to know so many care.<br />*M*The Rustic Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061053386942991282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-80710303418749365902009-06-13T00:31:48.905-04:002009-06-13T00:31:48.905-04:00Hola Dawn,
Thank you for visiting my blog and your...Hola Dawn,<br />Thank you for visiting my blog and your sweet comments.<br />This post made me cry... how beautiful that you were there to support his family - may he rest in peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-13841812410722102492009-06-12T18:22:30.271-04:002009-06-12T18:22:30.271-04:00This gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my ey...This gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes.<br />Thank you for sharing.<br />~Becca~~Becca~Bluebird Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104150643021522779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-76721175872284403892009-06-12T17:34:45.130-04:002009-06-12T17:34:45.130-04:00What a beautiful, touching tribute. Thank you for ...What a beautiful, touching tribute. Thank you for sharing it. It touches the heart to see people turn out for one of our fallen heroes. It is a bittersweet reminder to all of us.Nita Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763053063410716010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-82985600744878016762009-06-12T16:47:12.952-04:002009-06-12T16:47:12.952-04:00WOW! This really brings it home doesn't it! ...WOW! This really brings it home doesn't it! FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!!!! So many people take this for granted. Thank you for bring this to the fore front so we can all stop a minute & remember. I am so glad your community came out in such grand style.Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371413656909981870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-78209317776128178852009-06-12T16:16:11.936-04:002009-06-12T16:16:11.936-04:00God bless you, Dawn. You are a kind a gracious la...God bless you, Dawn. You are a kind a gracious lady.<br /><br />SueSue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847034043568945509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-11869736217756684682009-06-12T12:52:34.458-04:002009-06-12T12:52:34.458-04:00Wonderful that you took part in this. I am sure h...Wonderful that you took part in this. I am sure his mom will always remember the streets lined with caring people.Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-79924683078258435932009-06-12T11:23:56.123-04:002009-06-12T11:23:56.123-04:00Dawn , THis post made me sad -and made me proud --...Dawn , THis post made me sad -and made me proud -- My hub a viet -Vet -- had a piece of paper he carried in his pocket - that he had torn from a the army newspaper - stars n .stripes -- It said -- For those who fight for it - "FREEDOM " has a flavor the protected will never know -- would that all our country -could be proud and know that with all its problems -- we are truly blessed - kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05966234105048371684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-87106973189414832092009-06-12T11:17:32.372-04:002009-06-12T11:17:32.372-04:00Thank-you Dawn for posting about this lovely Tribu...Thank-you Dawn for posting about this lovely Tribute! Poor Mother, I will pray for this Soldier and his Family, And Pray for my little Sister, over there now, God Bless Them! <br />Blanca.Magic Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521551284418652974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-85275437024514353882009-06-12T10:53:08.775-04:002009-06-12T10:53:08.775-04:00Being the daughter of a military man, the wife of ...Being the daughter of a military man, the wife of a retired Marine and the mother of a former Marine, I salute that young man who gave his life so that I may experience freedom for my country. Let's keep it free. It is the greatest country on earth and I love it and the men who protect me and my family. I'm so glad I didn't put on my makeup yet this morning because my cheeks are Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836857167023454619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-70575230735910913232009-06-12T10:37:25.511-04:002009-06-12T10:37:25.511-04:00Thank you, Dawn, for this post. It is sobering an...Thank you, Dawn, for this post. It is sobering and humbling to think of the soldiers who risk and give their lives for our freedom. Prayers for and blessings on his family.Vicki K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08663434879488076171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-35462708414069686902009-06-12T10:30:18.239-04:002009-06-12T10:30:18.239-04:00What a lovely tribute ~ thanks for sharing the mom...What a lovely tribute ~ thanks for sharing the moment with us...and thank you for the reminder to keep all our brave servicemen and women in our thoughts and prayers.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044206289439060123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-77407750401887449842009-06-12T10:16:34.362-04:002009-06-12T10:16:34.362-04:00Thank you for sharing this Dawn. Reminds us of ho...Thank you for sharing this Dawn. Reminds us of how much we should be thankful for.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958033427566038393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-79398644532006310822009-06-12T10:06:36.686-04:002009-06-12T10:06:36.686-04:00Dawn,
It seems that the world moves on and forgets...Dawn,<br />It seems that the world moves on and forgets that our freedom still hangs in the balance. Thank you for sharing this post. My niece and nephew are over there now. My nephew and two other soldiers goes before the troops in a tank to sweep for mines. My heart and prayers go out to this family.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01705378309728984562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-85494538745088526302009-06-12T09:49:02.430-04:002009-06-12T09:49:02.430-04:00Thank you for supporting a fallen solder and shari...Thank you for supporting a fallen solder and sharing it! May we never forget the sacrifes our military make for our freedom!Sheila Rumneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508045917644986345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-10557076282459464722009-06-12T09:05:51.051-04:002009-06-12T09:05:51.051-04:00Now that brought a tears to my eyes. Vicki PageNow that brought a tears to my eyes. Vicki PageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-78300471724173506762009-06-12T09:00:52.116-04:002009-06-12T09:00:52.116-04:00God bless him and his family. Our freedom is preci...God bless him and his family. Our freedom is precious and has been earned by a lot of blood.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-3918595551988559582009-06-12T08:36:31.046-04:002009-06-12T08:36:31.046-04:00Prayers for the brave soldier and his family. Wor...Prayers for the brave soldier and his family. Words can not say enough for this sacrifice.... The pictures make my heart ache .....Sweet Old Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com