We decided to honor our fallen heroes with a trip to Ft. Snelling National Cemetary today. It was a beautiful spring day and the scene of thousands of people paying their respects to service members was a powerful sight. The sea of white tombstones is a solemn reminder of the cost of our freedom, and I was honored to walk along the ground where so many soldiers, sailors and airmen have been laid to rest. We paid a special visit to the graves of Nikki's grandma and grandpa Landon, both of whom served during WWII. Her grandpa Les was a tough Marine who fought in the south Pacific, an experience that impacted his life and those around him long after he returned from the front lines. Her Grandma Suzanne served as a Naval Nurse as well. I was honored to pay my respects to them today, and I am grateful for the service and sacrifice of our armed forces, past and present.
May God bless the families of those who have lost loved ones in battle.
Nikki's grandparents both served in World War II.
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that picture of the woman brings tears to my eyes!! i've never been there and i didn't know you had family there...very cool. great for the boys too. (who look adorable by the way. omg)
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