Memorial Day

Willamette National Cemetery is a few miles from the house. The cemetery has a commanding view of downtown Portland from it mountain side and top location east of the city. Today was my first visit on Memorial Day in many years.

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My schedule is to wake up the birds and nudge the rooster to crow. After 8:00, the cemetery starts filling up with those coming to visit their loved ones. So, with the sun just coming over the hilltops I visited 130,000 plus of my comrades in arms. It is always emotionally hard for me these days, remembering family, friends and comrades who reside on the other side of life. So far, I have found family that has served in the Civil War, WWI, WW ll, Korea, Viet Nam.

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A lot of peace keepers and freedom fighters.

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May 24

The cousins are arriving in Oregon. Today CUZ Carol (from D.C.) came over to visit with CUZ Linda (Wilsonville). Sunny weather and a great lunch. Bill and Vira arrive Monday.

May 23

Task number one~ Nancy and I dropped off David and Sherry at the airport for their trip[to La Paz. The puppies will be staying with us for two weeks while the kids are gone.

Stella and Rockie

Task number two~ Scouting trip. Tough duty, but it has to be done. We joined forces with our friends and headed to Hood River, Oregon to find some wineries for a large group to visit in September. Ross, Debbie, Bruce, Sharon, Nancy and me were very successful in narrowing the list to the three finalists.

The views are awesome. The picture below was taken in the parking lot by one of the places were are going to visit in the fall. Mt. Adams on a clear day.