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This Memorial Day is a memorable one for me.  It is the first Memorial Day I am not able to tell my dad in person how much I respect and honor him for his service in World War II.  He passed last July but I remember distinctly our last Memorial Day together.  Recovering from a hip injury in a rehab facility, I encouraged him to attend with me a Memorial Day celebration the center was sponsoring for patients who were Vets and their families.  He agreed very reluctantly (I had to bribe him with the prospect of the ice cream cones and watermelon that would be available).

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