Table For One

May 26

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A VERY SPECIAL POST FOR A VERY IMPORTANT WEEKEND! PLEASE THANK OUR HOST FOR PUTTING THIS TOGETHER FOR US.

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Everett Smith served with the Headquarters Company, 187th Regiment, 11th A/B Division during WWII. This site is in tribute to my father, "Smitty." GP is a member of the 11th Airborne Association. Member # 4511 and extremely proud of that fact!

Posted on May 26, 2019, in Current News, Korean War, SMITTY, Uncategorized, Vietnam, WWII and tagged , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 78 Comments.

  1. Vanessence | June 20, 2019 at 3:07 AM

    Oh GP, this is so powerful! I am crying right now, reading it. Thank you so much for sharing this. I am going to repost it on my own blog on those special days. Thank you. ❤

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  3. The Emu | June 3, 2019 at 3:14 AM

    A monumental timeless memorial, outstanding and congratulations to Jackson Madison General and the host who posted it, and also you gp for re posting it.

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  4. SLIMJIM | May 28, 2019 at 4:01 AM

    Thinking about you and your son today

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  5. pvcann | May 27, 2019 at 10:55 AM

    How thoughtful and also positively provocative, makes an important point for the world.

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  6. Jennie | May 27, 2019 at 8:31 AM

    I learned about this tradition when I was first married. It is wonderful and so important. Never forget!

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  7. BoardGamesChronicle | May 27, 2019 at 7:18 AM

    What a wonderful and touching idea; thanks for sharing.

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  9. doesitevenmatter3 | May 27, 2019 at 4:04 AM

    So wonderful and so poignant!
    It was a sad, but beautiful day of remembrance for me.
    (((HUGS)))

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  10. Anna Waldherr | May 27, 2019 at 1:10 AM

    Beautiful, GP. This brought a lump to my throat.

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  11. Joan E Wilder | May 26, 2019 at 8:45 PM

    What an absolutely wonderful post GP and a great way to remind us how much others have sacrificed for us. We are truly blessed by their selflessness. A good reminder that we all need to give back. Thank you !

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  12. usathroughoureyes | May 26, 2019 at 7:59 PM

    We were at a recent event that had this display. Great reminder of the sacrifices.

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  13. leggypeggy | May 26, 2019 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful post. Many thanks.

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  14. Don Ostertag | May 26, 2019 at 4:03 PM

    Beautiful! Just beautiful! Thank you.

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  15. smartinshelton | May 26, 2019 at 3:36 PM

    Very nice, indeed

    Marty

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  16. runsewread | May 26, 2019 at 3:19 PM

    Most important thing I’ve read today. Thanks for helping it to be seen.

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  18. E. Michael Helms, writer | May 26, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    Outstanding! Semper Fidelis,
    –Michael (USMC – Vietnam)

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  19. oldpoet56 | May 26, 2019 at 11:46 AM

    Excellent, I am going to reblog this one Sir.

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  20. Helen Devries | May 26, 2019 at 11:16 AM

    Thanks for the introduction both to the tradition and to Mickey’s super post

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  21. Jet Eliot | May 26, 2019 at 11:15 AM

    Thanks GP for sharing this post, I appreciated it very much.

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  22. anotherday2paradise | May 26, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    This is so moving, GP. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. John W. Howell | May 26, 2019 at 10:11 AM

    Thank you, GP. I was in Home Depot yesterday and a Table for One was set there. Very touching.

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  24. Teagan R. Geneviene | May 26, 2019 at 9:19 AM

    A very mindful and appropriate display. Thanks for sharing GP.
    🕊️ Hugs on the wing. 🕊️

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  25. PARTNERING WITH EAGLES | May 26, 2019 at 9:19 AM

    On Tactical Hermit’s page –

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  26. equipsblog | May 26, 2019 at 8:32 AM

    It will be reblogged tomorrow on equipsblog. We used to see such setups at official functions. Nice to see it done in a civilian setting too.

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  27. ekurie | May 26, 2019 at 8:30 AM

    This always gets me. Thank you.

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  28. shoreacres | May 26, 2019 at 8:17 AM

    Such a touching post. One of the nicest things I encountered in the past week was a local radio host, who’s on-air three hours in the morning and two in the evening, dedicating an hour in each show to show calls from people who wanted to honor the fallen in their families. They could call, give the name, rank, and service, and anything special that they thought should be noted. It was amazing how many people you can hear from in an hour — but it also was a good reminder of all those who won’t be so publically honored during this weekend.

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  29. lifeinkarolingston | May 26, 2019 at 8:08 AM

    That’s really something! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  30. beetleypete | May 26, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    That’s a great reblog, GP. Very poignant indeed.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  31. SCLMRose | May 26, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    Always Remember The Fallen!! Freedom is not free!!!

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  32. photobyjohnbo | May 26, 2019 at 7:43 AM

    Thank you for sharing. One of my favorite features of our Civil Air Patrol banquets is when the host unit provides a live narration of the meaning of the table for one with cadets doing the presentation. It always brings a tear to my eyes.

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  34. GP Cox | May 27, 2019 at 6:35 AM

    Thank you for sharing.

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