Friday JohnKu – AKA TGIF

May 25, 2018 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 52 Comments

Memorial day

American flag flying in the wind

This day, once it is, complete will kick off a three-day weekend. Everyone deserves the promise of time off to honor those who gave so much. As I sit and think about what Memorial Day means to me, I get a profound feeling of gratitude for those who gave their lives that I might be able to live my life in peace. There is nothing I can do to repay their gift other than to pause and remember how dear the sacrifice. So I shall. Today’s JohnKu is a memorial.

Too Soon by John W. Howell © 2018

Too soon came the call,

For you to offer yourself. . .

To protect our life.

Enjoy the weekend.

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52 comments

Charles Yallowitz · May 25, 2018 - 4:18 am ·

Always feels a bit weird saying happy Memorial Day. Feels like this should be a more somber weekend instead of a party time.

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1. GP Cox · May 25, 2018 - 6:00 am ·
  
  Charles, I agree that “Happy” is not the word to use. I often say to have a respectful Memorial Day or remember on Memorial Day.
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · May 25, 2018 - 6:01 am ·
    
    Good ones. I’ll have to remember those. Thanks.
    
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    1. GP Cox · May 25, 2018 - 6:13 am ·
      
      No problem.
      
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  2. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 7:11 am ·
    
    Thanks, GP.
    
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2. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 7:14 am ·
  
  I agree, Charles. Thanks
  
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davidprosser · May 25, 2018 - 5:20 am ·

It’s always important we remember the sacrifices made on our behalf by others. In some cases the ultimate sacrifice. I hope though that we never again need the the reason to thank a new batch who have to make that sacrifice. Enough is enough. The killing should stop on all sides.
Hugs

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 7:13 am ·
  
  One can only hope. We are a violent species, Dave.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · May 25, 2018 - 6:13 am ·

Wonderful JohnKu! God bless our military and their families.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 7:11 am ·
  
  We owe them a lot. Thanks, Jill.
  
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Gwen Plano · May 25, 2018 - 6:45 am ·

Beautiful JohnKu! They have sacrificed so much for us, for our country. Thank you, John.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. You are so right. 🙂
  
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Natalie Ducey · May 25, 2018 - 7:48 am ·

Beautifully said, John. Never to be forgotten. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:34 pm ·
  
  Let’s hope so, Natalie. Thanks. And and thanks for you and your husbands service as well.
  
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  1. Natalie Ducey · May 28, 2018 - 11:25 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 28, 2018 - 2:34 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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Dan Antion · May 25, 2018 - 7:51 am ·

The call may have come too soon, but they all answered the call.

Very nice, John. Have a great weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:33 pm ·
  
  So true, Dan. Thanks.
  
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Mae Clair · May 25, 2018 - 7:58 am ·

Thank you for that, John. A powerful message we should never forget.
Wishing you a blessed weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:32 pm ·
  
  You as well, Mae.
  
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Staci Troilo · May 25, 2018 - 8:05 am ·

Beautiful, John. A fitting, poignant tribute.

Have a great weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:32 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Staci.
  
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Phillip McCollum · May 25, 2018 - 8:18 am ·

Well said. Let’s celebrate the freedoms those brave folks sacrificed themselves for and thank them as we do so. Happy Memorial Day Weekend, John.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:29 pm ·
  
  Well said, Phillip. 😀
  
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S.K. Nicholls · May 25, 2018 - 8:29 am ·

Thank you, John, for the reminder. Most are happy to have the day off. Respect for those who have fought and died for our freedoms.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:29 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Susan.
  
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Teagan R. Geneviene · May 25, 2018 - 8:56 am ·

John, that is purely beautiful. It gave me goosebumps.
I hope the party-goers on the beach don’t interfere with your holiday. Hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:27 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. The party goers are always a pain. Hugs
  
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Debbie · May 25, 2018 - 9:01 am ·

A blessed Memorial Day to you and yours, John. Most appropriate to remember their sacrifices.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:25 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Debbie
  
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Billy Ray Chitwood · May 25, 2018 - 10:11 am ·

Amen to all! ♥♥♥

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 2:45 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Billy Ray.
  
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  1. Billy Ray Chitwood · May 25, 2018 - 3:12 pm ·
    
    ♥
    
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patriciaruthsusan · May 25, 2018 - 11:21 am ·

Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Remembrance.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 2:43 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Suzanne.
  
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  1. patriciaruthsusan · May 26, 2018 - 3:26 am ·
    
    You’re most welcome, John. 🙂 — Suzanne
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 26, 2018 - 7:16 am ·
      
      🙂
      
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D.L Finn, Author · May 25, 2018 - 12:02 pm ·

Well said John. We do need to pause and be grateful for what we were given.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 2:43 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Denise.
  
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guyportman · May 25, 2018 - 2:50 pm ·

Great Johnku John. On this side of the pond we are eternally grateful to the US servicemen who died beside our own.

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1. John W. Howell · May 26, 2018 - 9:10 am ·
  
  We as well.
  
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Bryan Fagan · May 25, 2018 - 3:32 pm ·

It’s so easy to go about our daily lives forgetting why we can. I was lucky to have heard the stories from my great-uncle and his time served during World War Two. I never forgot those stories nor did I forget the tears in his eyes when he said to much. He had an imaginary line that he knew he shouldn’t cross but sometimes he did.

It’s a special day and sometimes we need to stop and remind ourselves of that.

Thank you.

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1. John W. Howell · May 25, 2018 - 3:35 pm ·
  
  Very nicely said, Bryan. Thank you for sharing.
  
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Jennie · May 26, 2018 - 6:20 am ·

Well said, John. Amen.

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1. John W. Howell · May 26, 2018 - 7:06 am ·
  
  Thanks, Jennie.
  
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  1. Jennie · May 26, 2018 - 7:34 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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sorryless · May 26, 2018 - 8:14 am ·

A wonderful tribute to the best of the best.

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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circadianreflections · May 26, 2018 - 9:04 am ·

Well said John! Hope you have a lovely week-end!

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1. John W. Howell · May 26, 2018 - 9:59 am ·
  
  You as well, Deborah.
  
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  1. circadianreflections · May 26, 2018 - 10:06 am ·
    
    Thanks John! 😀
    
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noelleg44 · May 26, 2018 - 2:51 pm ·

Thank you, John. It is a day on which to remember!

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1. John W. Howell · May 26, 2018 - 3:27 pm ·
  
  Thank you Noelle.
  
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