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A Saluting Boy on Omaha Beach - A Memorial Day Tribute

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 A Saluting Boy on Omaha Beach - A Memorial Day Tribute

 

I was not going to post anything "Memorial Day" as I felt that social media is covered with it and frankly, I just did not feel the need to add to all of it.

 

That was until I saw Paula McDonald's post on FaceBook.  This video impacted me more than all other social media posts combined.  It truly moved me on so many levels.

 

That is why I am sharing it.  Give yourself the gift of experiencing this video without distraction or interruption.  Allow yourself to just be with it and experience the magnitude of what this 11 year old boy was compelled to do.

 

 

This moved me. I felt chills. Tears rolled down my face.

I found myself holding my breath.

This is more than a video. This is more than a "project."

This is Powerful beyond measure.

 

What did you feel watching it?

 

 

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Comments(41)

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Kathleen, WOW. I am at a loss. What an old soul. I, like you, had to wipe away tears. I am so glad that I got to see his face of total committment and concentration on his vigil. K--thank you SO much, I'm really glad that I saw this today. 

May 29, 2015 02:07 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Very powerful. I am so touched and so emotional for having watched it. Thank you!

May 31, 2015 06:51 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Kathleen, can't see it at this time, but it obviously was a touching video. Hope all is well with you and that business ( and life) is good. D 

Jun 01, 2015 03:16 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kathleen, his is the best video I've seen and loved it. I was so moved, I too had many tears. I just wanted to hug that young boy!

Jun 01, 2015 10:29 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Kathleen-That was a moving tribute to the service members and families who answered the call to serve. Impressive.

Jun 01, 2015 04:11 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Kathleen, I imagine that I felt what most did. I'm amazed at that 11 year old!

Jun 02, 2015 08:16 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

That was very moving and what an incredible 11 year old boy. In some ways he embodied the spirit of all those who sacrificed their lives on Normandy Beach and he made a difference. I thank Paula McDonald for posting on FB and for you taking notice and sharing it it too.

Jun 05, 2015 02:12 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

WOW is right. This is a very touching video and I got chills, too. You have to wonder where such passion in one so young came from. I admire this young man for following his heart and honoring those who died on that beach in Normancy on D Day. 

Jun 05, 2015 09:46 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Powerful is an understatement. Thank you so much for sharing.

Jun 06, 2015 02:30 AM
John G. Johnston
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

May we always REMEMBER  

Thank you Kathleen Daniels for sharing such an emotional and powerful moment with us.

Jun 07, 2015 11:31 PM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Very touching.  I find it is amazing that the young man showed what we can expect of our young men and women.  Just a matter of showing them what we expect, it was just a simple act of RESPECT.  Thank you so much for sharing this video with us.

Jun 10, 2015 03:45 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathleen

A watched some of the documenties on D-Day . . . .  It was nasty and it's amazing that anyone survived the initial landing.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jun 12, 2015 09:40 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Kathleen, it's very touching.  Unfortunately, I think the world is forgetting more and more of these historical events and theirs lessons.

Jun 13, 2015 08:14 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

History, unfortunately, repeats itself and man doesn't seem to learn a lesson.

Jun 19, 2015 11:39 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

I saw this and like you it was deeply moving to me. What a special child to do what he did. So many of our youth don't care about the history and the fallen heros... this boy is very special... thank you for sharing it

Jul 05, 2015 05:45 PM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Kathleen, I thought of your post as next week marks the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II when the Allies accepted the surrender of Imperial Japan on September 2nd, 1945 in Tokyo Bay aboard the USS MISSOURI.

Aug 30, 2015 11:08 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Kathleen Daniels 

This was so moving to watch. We have a proud history in America and I love to celebrate all the national holidays. I always put out flags and remember the ones who gave their lives and the ones who are still protecting our country. God Bless America!

Sep 02, 2015 02:11 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day Weekend and that you are also having good weather to get outside and enjoy yourself.

Sep 05, 2015 10:31 PM
The Villages Realty
The Villages Realty - San Jose, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Hi Kathleen, I'm just checking out some of your oldies and greatest hits.

Feb 10, 2017 07:37 AM
Eagle Ridge Realty
Eagle Ridge Realty - Gilroy, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Hi, I'm just checking out some of your older posts and older market reports.

Feb 11, 2017 06:39 AM