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"War would end if the dead could return." - Stanley Baldwin
To Honor Them.........
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The site of the Huey landing for documentary filming .
 When the Huey left Aurence declared the landing site sacred ground. At first, he spray-painted the impressions of the skid marks. He decided that was not enough and went about creating what is most likely the first Vietnam War folk-art memorial.  Aurence painted the landing on slate. White Dog is watching as a fireball streams across the sky. Scattered about the area are river rocks from our river that we carefully chose. Every member of the Shadow team is represented, their names written on the rocks. The other stone is unmarked for all the fallen and for his friend Danny McGee. Aurence soon decided that Danny should have a stone and placed one with his name in front of the unmarked slate. 091 also has a river rock carefully placed near the flagpole.  Aurence holds a photo of 091 as she looked on October 7, 2002. Aurence was careful to make sure the railroad ties sat squarely on the painted skid marks. The slate marker in the front gives details and dedicates the site to 091. Rev. Bill had us exchange white roses when we renewed our vows, so I searched for a rosebush that spoke to me. When I got to the counter with my choice, the lady said "Honor" was a nice rosebush. She then showed me the little metal tag near the bottom. Was that a coincidence? The rosebush is planted on the spot where we exchanged our vows. |
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 MEMORIAL DAY 2003-our Georgia home (we now live in Maryland). |
The wreath moves....
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The wreath used above finds a new home at the gravesite of Danny Dean McGee. Story and photos. |
