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This isn't about veterans, but I think it's just as relevant.
Today, my mom and I went to my grandparents gravesite. They are my dad's parents, but my grandmother died before they divorced, and she was my grandpa's daughter-in-law for 20 years. Her and I go out there every year to put out new flowers. I always take a second to remember one thing about each one. I try to remember something different each year.
I just got back a little bit ago from a visitation. I grew up roller skating competitively. We were at the rink everyday. The owners of the rink were an older couple and their son and daughter-in-law. The man passed away several years ago when I was young, so I don't remember him as well. However, the lady was like a grandmother to most of us kids. My brother and I couldn't misbehave during a session, or my mom would surely find out. She passed a couple of days ago. I saw so many people I haven't seen in 10-15 years. Seeing them and visiting with them brought back so many memories. I'm really glad I went, because I almost backed out last minute. One memory in particular I have of her is when my brother fell and broke his arm at the rink. My parents rushed him off to the hospital, but she insisted that I stay there with her. She knew I was little and the focus would be on my brother. She kept me at the rink until my brother got his cast put on and was released from the hospital.
While we do remember veterans and people of service on this day (my grandfather was a Navy veteran), it's also important to remember those who may have passed on who had a big influence in your life.
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