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Posted on May 31, 2021 by beth

waking up to a red white and blue sky

on this memorial day weekend

remembering those brave souls who sacrificed everything

never to see a morning sky again.

—

“unless we remember we cannot understand.”

-E. M. Forster

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Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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Brad Osborne on May 31, 2021 at 5:32 am said:

A beautiful rememberance for the brave souls who gave their all to something bigger than themselves!

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 5:45 am said:
  
  here’s to them –
  
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merrildsmith on May 31, 2021 at 5:51 am said:

That’s a beautiful sky and thought.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 6:25 am said:
  
  thank you, merril
  
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  - merrildsmith on May 31, 2021 at 12:23 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome, Beth.
    
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Sadje on May 31, 2021 at 6:02 am said:

Beautiful image. Just perfect for your post.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 6:25 am said:
  
  thank you, sadje
  
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  - Sadje on May 31, 2021 at 7:15 am said:
    
    You’re welcome
    
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ladysighs on May 31, 2021 at 6:09 am said:

We remember the ugliness of the world and those that were lost.

We celebrate the beauty of the world and are grateful for the living who give us hope for the future.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 6:24 am said:
  
  spot on
  
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johnlmalone on May 31, 2021 at 6:13 am said:

‘Lest We Forget’ —

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 6:24 am said:
  
  yes
  
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markbialczak on May 31, 2021 at 6:36 am said:

Thank you for this lovely memorial, Beth.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 7:05 am said:
  
  my pleasure, mark
  
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Garima Saxena on May 31, 2021 at 7:09 am said:

Those four lines are one of the most powerful things I have ever read. It made something drop inside of me. Truly, speechless…

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 7:29 am said:
  
  thank you so very much for your kind words, garima
  
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ivor20 on May 31, 2021 at 7:09 am said:

Lest We Forget …

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 7:23 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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LA on May 31, 2021 at 7:20 am said:

Excellent quote

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 7:22 am said:
  
  It’s so important
  
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GP on May 31, 2021 at 7:49 am said:

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Chatter Master on May 31, 2021 at 8:11 am said:

Beautiful reflection Beth.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 8:37 am said:
  
  thank you, c –
  
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  - Chatter Master on June 1, 2021 at 6:51 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome :)
    
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Becky Ross Michael on May 31, 2021 at 8:19 am said:

This is lovely, Beth. Thank you.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 8:37 am said:
  
  my pleasure
  
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Hannah Kaminsky on May 31, 2021 at 8:24 am said:

Both the photo and the sentiment are so beautiful. Thank you for this moment of peace, and thoughtful remembrance.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 8:37 am said:
  
  <3
  
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Thattamma C.G Menon on May 31, 2021 at 8:27 am said:

Mesmerized Sky 👍🏼🌹🌅

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 8:37 am said:
  
  yes –
  
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  - Thattamma C.G Menon on May 31, 2021 at 9:03 am said:
    
    🌹🙏🌹
    
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1jaded1 on May 31, 2021 at 8:57 am said:

Such a potent reminder, Beth. We must never forget what these brave people sacrificed.

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Jim Stewart on May 31, 2021 at 9:36 am said:

Aye, a solemn day with miles of gratitude.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Yes
  
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Jim Borden on May 31, 2021 at 10:18 am said:

what a wonderful tribute from you, and Mother Nature, to those who have made the ultimate sacriice…

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 10:29 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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rothpoetry on May 31, 2021 at 10:44 am said:

A great poem… and a great quote!

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Pied Type on May 31, 2021 at 12:23 pm said:

Beautiful and thought-provoking, as it should be.

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 2:47 pm said:
  
  thank you –
  
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Jeff Flesch on May 31, 2021 at 3:50 pm said:

simply beautiful…

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 5:55 pm said:
  
  thank you, Jeff
  
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  - Jeff Flesch on May 31, 2021 at 10:30 pm said:
    
    Welcome, Beth, always.
    
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hitandrun1964 on May 31, 2021 at 6:45 pm said:

Beautiful. <3

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- beth on May 31, 2021 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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petespringerauthor on May 31, 2021 at 8:06 pm said:

Excellent quote and an exquisite shot to match.

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- beth on June 1, 2021 at 4:20 am said:
  
  thanks, Pete –
  
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Laurie on May 31, 2021 at 8:29 pm said:

Love the red, white, and blue skies!

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- beth on June 1, 2021 at 4:20 am said:
  
  perfect for the weekend
  
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a curious firefly on June 1, 2021 at 5:45 am said:

Beautiful photo and sentiment, Beth! 😍🇺🇸

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Jennie on June 3, 2021 at 2:59 pm said:

Beautiful, Beth!

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- beth on June 3, 2021 at 5:03 pm said:
  
  thank you –
  
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  - Jennie on June 3, 2021 at 9:04 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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whenvi on June 13, 2021 at 10:33 am said:

Beautiful 🥰

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- beth on June 13, 2021 at 10:41 am said:
  
  Thank you-
  
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