…and a Soldier Died Today…
Koji Kanemoto has started our Memorial Day weekend off with the proper remembrance and respect that our deceased veterans deserve.
Posted on May 25, 2018, in Uncategorized and tagged Cemeteries, Civil War, Korean War, Memorial Day, Poetry, Tributes, veterans, Vietnam, WW2, WWI, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 67 Comments.
Pacific Paratrooper 
Beautiful but sad.😍
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I agree. Koji has been such a good friend to me that I felt I knew his dad.
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❤️
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Ze verdienen dit eerbetoon voor 100%
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Koji verloor onlangs ook zijn vader. Hij was een tolk voor het leger.
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Moving tribute to our veterans! Haunting music!! I always tear up hearing Taps,
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You just have to hit that first note for me and I’m pulling out the Puffs!!
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I’ve been playing patriotic songs since yesterday. I have a playlist on my Ipod with Taps as the last piece. I’m bored doing nothing. Enjoy your weekend!
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Great rememberence!
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Isn’t it wonderful?!! Koji recently just lost his father too. He was a MIS interpreter for the Army.
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Thank you for sharing🇺🇸
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It was an honor for to do so.
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I have no words gp.
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Understood, good friend.
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Very moving, and such a tribute, something we all need to hold closely.
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Excellent sentiment.
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28 May 2018,lower flag to half-mast in honor of (from Japan)
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Thank you, Nasuko, it’s beautiful and I will use it. I appreciate you taking the time to send this to me.
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I never cried at Taps til my son joined the Army…then, I realised what it really meant. Thank you for sharing this. xoxoxo
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The bugle only has to hit the first note for me to tear up, so I understand, Kris and appreciate all your son is doing. Please shake his hand for me.
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He’s not in the Army anymore, but I do thank you for him. (I’ve not seen him in quite a while. A couple of years!)
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What a gem to hear.
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It is certainly a heart-felt rendition of the poem, is it not?!! I knew you would watch it – thank you Ann!!
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It fits perfectly with my father’s recent death.
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I know you can feel each word as I do. If you would like to have your father in the Farewell Salutes, please send the info and it would be my honor.
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Thanks GP. I seem to remember you added his details for me already. I was very touched.
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I thought so, but I miss so many, I had to ask.
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🙂 You do an amazing job of recording farewells.
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Thank you. It’s just that we are losing so many so fast, I can’t keep up.
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so true
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A great video and an even better poem. Thanks for sharing it.
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I told Koji I had spent hours looking at videos for our Memorial Day and POOF – he had it all along! 🙂
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This was done so well, with sincere reverence. Although probably not good for me to view this weekend : the son in law, affectionately known as Boofhead, has been given a weeks notice and will be heading o/s in a few days. Seventh tour. The parent within feels sick as a dog, though we continue to smile graciously and beam with pride. Thank you for sharing.
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May God go with him. No one should be on their 7th tour. My thoughts will be with him and your family this weekend.
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A moving Tribute
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Thank you. I’ll be certain to have Koji see that.
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I attended John David Gillespie’s funeral yesterday. He was 93-year-old Marine and served in both WW II and the Korean War. During the Korean War, he served as Lt. John Glenn’s crew chief.
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It is obvious you know and understand what Koji and I am doing our best to relate here. My sympathies to you and his family. The world lost a good man!
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You deserve the thanks for keeping memories and history alive. Thank you.
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Thank you. Would you like Mr. Gillespie in the Farewell Salutes? If yes, please give me his info as you see it in previous ones. They all deserve recognition.
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Whether it is Memorial Day or Remembrance Day the soldier who died in the fight for freedom should always have a place in our hearts any day of the year.
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Exactly, Peter. The specific day doesn’t even matter, it is a feeling that should be with us year round. Thank you for coming by, I can always count on your support!
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Now I need my snot-rag as my Dad used to say. And thank you for your service, GP.
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Not my service, Tom, I am merely a hidden narrator in all this. But I do pass things on to those who did serve. I appreciate you repecting the troops and here’s some Puffs for you….
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Perfect. Thanks.
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I pass that gratitude on to Koji! Thank you for listening to the video.
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❤
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Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful reminder.
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It is an honor to do so. I thank you for the visit.
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You are too kind, gpcox… Prayers for Smitty and his young, fallen brethren so long ago…
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And I for your uncle, father and their fellow soldiers. I recommend you make a few trips back here to see all the wonderful responses to your post!
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Wonderful and extraordinary video. Thanks for sharing!
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It is my honor to have such a friend as Koji. He understands the true meaning of this weekend. Thank you for dropping in.
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Geez, I have to bring a box of tissues with me to your blog!!
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That’s what Koji and I have always teased each other about – you need to have the Puffs handy!
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RT. Thanks to both of you.
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You’re welcome, Jacqui. It is a wonderful poem, isn’t it?!!
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A fine tribute.
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I’ll be certain to tell Koji you said so! Thanks.
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AMEN GP!!
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My sentiments exactly, Julie.
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Awesome video, GP. Thanks for sharing it.
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I’m lucky to have such friends as Koji. He recently lost his father who was a MISer, translator, while serving in the US Army.
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Nice reblog, GP. Touching indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I know your Remembrance Day is not until November, but the sentiment is the same. Thank you for listening to it.
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My pleasure, GP.
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