The story was about the mom of a young Marine who was killed in Afghanistan. I remember when his body was brought home, the highway was lined for miles with police, service people and friends.
Time passes, people forget, but the parents never do, and their hearts are heavy every day.
On this Memorial Day, I hope we remember not only the men and women who gave their lives, but the families they left behind.
May God bless them all!
I did a little table in their honor.
A red striped duvet cover from Pottery Barn with a blue cloth on top.
I used a blue glass as a vase for some red roses, bacopa, and flags. I placed a dark blue napkin with white embroidered stars under it, and surrounded it with red star cookie cutters from Pottery Barn Outlet. 
Red flatware from Cambridge, white charger Noritake, Blue plate CTS, covered soup bowl World Market.
Napkins from Kohls, napkin ring, CTS.
The red stems and red candleholders are from CTS also.
I would invite my classmate Whitey who was killed while serving with the Marines in Vietnam shortly after we graduated. He had white blond hair, hence the name. He was a gentle giant.
I would also invite my friend Marine Gen. Frank Libutti. We grew up together in Huntington. Frank retired a few years ago after many years of service to our country.
We can never thank them enough for the sacrifices they and their families made for us.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day, fly your flag, and say a prayer for those who have died, those who are injured and the ones who do their job everyday protecting us.
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God bless our Service men and women - without them (past and present) WE WOULD NOT BE FREE!
ReplyDeleteWe shall never forget the sacrifices made for this!
Your table in their honour is perfect.
God bless the USA!
Your table is just poignantly beautiful. God bless all our service people, living and dead, that have offered up their lives and services for all of us- Blessings- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, how fun that you get to use your new table K! It was so nice to see the sun yesterday, should be a beautiful weekend! Happy Memorial Day-Enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablecloth, the duvet sets it off so prettily! Nice centerpiece too. Have a good weekend ... remembering!
ReplyDeleteA lovely, lovely tribute. God bless America!
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Beautiful table and an even more beautiful post. I love your simple words of encouragement in remembrance. We will remember my FIL who served in WW2 and passed last year to cancer. He carried those memories of service with him his whole life, of the battles fought and lives lost. They were bittersweet for him but so very honorable for us.
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute Kathleen. God bless.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table, Kathleen, as well as a loving tribute.
ReplyDeleteJust this week a friend of ours died from complications of being exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Even years later, the effects of the war are still invasive.
ReplyDeleteThe war in Vietnam took several of my friends. We always remember them and their families, especially at this Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteLovely table for your tribute, Kathleen.
Beautiful tribute, Kathleen. Love the table, of course, and the shot of your porch is lovely. Nice shadow. Have a good weekend and be safe, it will be hot so I think you will be down at the beach! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table and beautiful words! My father served in Viet Nam and I thought it fitting that when he passed away he passed away on Memorial Day weekend. My heart is always heavy on this holiday weekend. I am grateful for the men and women who have served our country! Hope we all we be grateful for our families and loved ones as we gather to remember those who are no longer with us! Thanks for such a wonderful tribute Kathleen!
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I love this wonderful table and tribute to our troops! Red, White and Blue always make me proud! Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table! God Bless America and God Bless all those who have served!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute! I can't even imagine how the parents of fallen soldiers must feel every single day. The PB duvet looks so pretty under the blue cloth. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Thank you for the beautiful tribute.
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Thanks for your visit darling Kathleen! The 3 leaf feet bowl are not so big, just right, lol.. Enjoy your weekend.
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Your table is beautiful and yes, every day is Memorial Day....and shall we never forget them!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful table of red, white and blue to honour your fallen heroes. I am currently teaching my year 9 students about WW1 and the ANZAC heroes and will tell them that they too should think of the families who lost loved ones.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and I hope your Memorial weekend is special.
Natasha in Oz
Wonderful tribute and table setting for Memorial Day! Love it all. Thank the General for his service from me!! My U.S. flag and Marine flag are flying all weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your star napkin rings....some very dear friends of ours just lost their 20 year old son in Afghanistan back in January. It was one of the hardest and most touching funeral services I have ever attended.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless Our Troops and their Families!!
~Happy Memorial Day~
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Aledia @ Plum Perfect
Your table is so festive and a wonderful tribute to the brave men and women of our military who sacrifice so much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Kathleen. This is a thoughtful tribute to your friends and to all who serve our country. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a lovely holiday weekend. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute, Kathleen. Such sacrifice and service for our country is important to remember every day.
ReplyDeleteI agree, we should never forget the families too, who are left behind and mourning. Beautiful table. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thing you created in memory of the service and sacrifice of these great men and women. A very beautiful post Kathleen! Thankyou!
ReplyDeleteNann
Sometimes we forget how those that serve our country, that they and there familes sacrifice for all us.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathleen
HPS! 4th Year!
ReplyDeleteSuch an inviting setting in the garden.
Gabriela
Beautiful table Kathleen. Love the guest list, very fitting. I didn't realize you got the covered soups from World Market. I thought they were always out when you tried. Happy to see they've made their way to your collection.
ReplyDeleteAs always, thank you for being a part of Seasonal Sundays. Have a wonderful Memorial Day. Now that the family has arrived, I'm sure you will.
- The Tablescaper
What a lovely Memorial Day tribute and the reminder for us that everyday is Memorial Day....loved that!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute Kathleen. I do forget sometimes that it isn't all about picnics, vegggie planting, parades and all the fun stuff. We owe so much to the our troops and vets.
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Such a great remembrance of those who serve. My son and DIL are both in the service so for our family, so we focus on some aspect of military service nearly every day. My son currently stationed in Germany called me last week to tell me that this memorial day he and his friends were participating in a 24-hour run, in honor of the POWS and MIAs. I was so touched that members of our service were marking the weekend by setting up a running path on their military installation, running for 24 hours nonstop, carrying a POW/MIA flag, handing off to a comrade every mile and a half for 24 hours. My son said it was so moving.
ReplyDeleteKathleen, you made a beautiful table (as usual) :). What a beautiful tribute to our fallen heroes and to those who served our nation. God bless them all and their families.
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Babs
Kathleen, your table is a beautiful tribute to those who have bravely served our country. May we never forget the sacrifices they made.
ReplyDeleteSo Patriotic Kathleen! What a wonderful tribute, every day is Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteLove the striped PB duvet used as the tablecloth! Hope your Memorial Day is Happy :)
It's a beautiful table and a beautiful post, Kathleen. I have been moved lately at the thought of the personal sacrifice of families whose loved one went to do what I could not do and never made it home.
ReplyDeleteMay they be comforted and blessed to know that when we say the words, "the prayers of a grateful nation", we really and truly mean it.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day.
A beautiful tribute! Love the red, white and blue tablescape! Yes, every day is Memorial Day!
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Katherine
Beautifully written, Kathleen! I agree with everything you said. I hadn't thought about it this way before, but every day is Memorial Day when you've lost a loved one.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your table (as usual). This is one of my favorites, though. It's so pretty, cheerful and festive. It's just hard to beat a red, white and blue table in the summer. I love all your linens, the flatware, the red, covered soup bowls, and especially your centerpiece. Lovely fresh flowers in such a pretty blue vase. This is a wonderful tribute post, Kathleen. Thanks for sharing.
Denise at Forest Manor
Hi Kathleen....hope your having a relaxing food filled Memorial weekend...lovely table in honor of the day...
ReplyDeletegreat idea to use a duvet cover as a tablecloth...
Beautiful table, beautiful tribute to a special weekend.
ReplyDeleteRita
Beautiful Table and Nice Tribute
ReplyDeleteKathleen, what a great tribute to those who have served and those who have fallen in the line of duty to protect our great country! You always set an inviting table! ~ Sue
ReplyDeleteKathleen such a beautiful post. We all need to remember the members of the military. They, after all, are the reason that we are here enjoying all of our freedoms. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Memorial Day post and beautiful table, Kathleen.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table Kathleen! I so agree, everyday is a day to honor our troops, not just Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteA beautifully themed table that brings a smile. And a wonderful tribute to your fallen high school friend proving that one never forgets.
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute Kathleen. The patriotic table is very fitting. I'm sure you had a wonderful weekend with your family!
ReplyDeleteVery patriotic and very creative! Happy Memorial Day!
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteSo, patriotic and every piece of your treasures are well choosen. Gret job done.
Greetings,
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Hi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteKathleen,this is a beautiful tribute! Love the red, white and blue tablescape! Yes, every day is Memorial Day! Hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
XXOO Diane
Watching the tribute to Vietnam Nam vets on television brought to mind old friends lost during that time for me, too. It was a poignant day. Your tablescape is wonderful...I love that clear shade of blue, and the striped duvet is put to very good use. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteGreat table - who, but you, would have thought of a duvet for a table cover! Hooray for the red, white, and blue and for all of our service men and women. laurie
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