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Tangible Reminders
Today our grandson
had his tiny hand on his heart
as the flag went by
in a Memorial Day parade.
We all did -
Mama, Oma, Grandma
and Otto.
Grandma told stories
about how Grandpa Al
had such pride and honor
for our flag,
and how Dada does, too.
I shared memories
of Barry (now Opa),
showing respect
with his hand on his heart
so many times
over the years.
A day of
remembering
and missing
for both sides
of a little boy’s family.
His interest in
stories and memories,
his wit and adventurous nature,
tangible reminders
that both grandfathers
truly do live on
in him.
Sarah Carlson
Memorial Day
May 29, 2023
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