So the weekend is over and many enjoyed a 3-day of rest and fun.
Many BBQ-ed, many festivals, concerts, and graduations from Colleges and High Schools, this marks the beginning of the soon frolicking of fun, sun, and surfs or whatever else is in the area.
For me it is just business as normal, work and more work. I did take time visit my Grandfather's grave, Uncle grave, and Father's grave, each served in the Military, Army. My Grandfather was in WW2(Pacific Theater of operations) and Korea, My uncle was in WW2 (Europe Theater of operations), Korea, and Vietnam ( 2 tours as an adviser in the late 50s SF, "Green Beret", and my father served 2.5 tours in Vietnam. Plus, I remembered my friends who I served during my 10 years of service. Many died not from War but succumb by lives many pit falls, cancer, vehicle accidents, and victims of society neglect.
A heavy sadness weighed upon my heart because I miss my time in the Army. I wish I could have done more and my life seems not complete. Only during those years did I feel complete and with purpose. I am fast approaching nearly 20 years since I left my time of service. My body is terribly beat up, my knees creak and crack, my hearing continues fail me. I wear an hearing aid implant and there is every ache and pain felt throughout my body but I would do it all over again if given an opportunity.
I am a Soldier down deep in my bones and my soul is filled with a Warriors spirit. I know many don't care about these things. I believe what I did and that I made a difference. The friendships that were forged and the moments that were shared and the time spent was beautiful and fulfilling.
Well, till next time, now it is nuff said.