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All Gave Some, Some Gave All

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

On this Memorial Day it is often hard than perhaps a passing acknowledgement, to actually FEEL the tremendous pain of a family member, a loved one in the military, LOST due to a conflict. But we can all relate to a close death. So in honoring the fallen on this day of remembrance MAYBE, just maybe, a few photos can reach inside our core, to pause if ever so briefly, sharing that deep, deep pain. To remember, there are among us once living, now passed, real live persons, that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Real life bravehearts.

They are gone yes. BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!

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Comments (17)

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

We all need to stop and realize how good we have it, and why that is!

May 29, 2016 01:55 AM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Gary, these photos brought tears to my eyes. Thank you to all of our Veterans, today and every day.

May 29, 2016 02:03 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Gary, very powerful photos there. I usually go the cemetary and take some photos of graves of soldiers that look forgotten and forelorn. We should not forget and always be appreciative that there are those who are so willing to sacrifice everything for our freedom, and the freedom of others around the world. It is not limited to us, our soldiers have been fighting for those who can't for a long, long time. 

May 29, 2016 02:44 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Touching photos Gary and important message.

May 29, 2016 02:51 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Those photos say so much and represent perfectly what Memorial Day is all about.  

May 29, 2016 03:11 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Seeing photos like that really brings the meaning home ... and it hits hard. A big knot in my throat ... okay ... now the tears.   Whew .... there ain't nothin' happy about Memorial Day.

May 29, 2016 03:17 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Gary ...

Love the photos, Happy Memorial Day and your post has been featured to the group:

EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN

Photography by Robert Swetz

May 29, 2016 03:34 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

The pain of loss reaches into the very core of the loved ones left to deal with the emptiness that death creates. Thank you for this post Gary! 👍🏻

May 29, 2016 03:48 AM
Gena Bolton
eXp Realty LLC | CRS, GRI, CLHMS | SoWal 30A Your Beach Awaits | - Sandestin, FL
Sandestin, Destin and South Walton 30A Real Estate

Remembering is our choice - thank you Gary for the photos and reminder.

 

May 29, 2016 06:17 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Gary

Many of those who gave it all where close to us . . . . and the lost stays with us.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

May 29, 2016 06:46 AM
Rosemarie Heindel
Harry Norman Realtors - Big Canoe, GA
Rosemarie Heindel

Thanks for this. I personally don't know anyone who died in WWII but this brings the importance of this day home to our hearts.

May 29, 2016 06:51 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Gary- We have to remember just why we have this day and forget about the barbecues and pool time.  It's about those who are no longer with us and those dear loved ones like those in your photos. 

May 29, 2016 08:53 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

The children photos are the most touching to me. It is so hard for them to understand. Great post.

May 29, 2016 12:50 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Gary Woltal Very beautiful touching photos. Happy Memorial Day!

May 29, 2016 01:40 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you for sharing these photographs as we remember those who have given all.

May 29, 2016 09:25 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks for this one, Gary. You are so right - and the pain of losing a loved one continues for many families. I can't imagine the pain of a young child losing a mother or father. 

May 30, 2016 01:06 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 Very well said Gary Woltal. I have never had to witness someone make the ultimate sacrifice but I'm glad and sad they did for all of us. 

May 31, 2016 03:43 PM