The cemetery next to the old church was a bit rundown and neglected. Ann let the girls play quietly outside while she talked to the Minister about an upcoming wedding. She was the event planner for the church and loved weddings. As she left the chapel she was struck by the contrast between the great joys of life and the sorrows that the cemetery represented. It was even sadder because the site looked almost abandoned. They were about to leave when they noticed the little flag on one of the headstones. They were drawn to read the inscription. He gave his life in the defense of his country. Rest in Peace.
In honor of Veterans Day 11/11/15
Friday Fictioneers is hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Cemetery image by J. Hardy Carroll
Notes Tied On The Sagebrush 
Love this! This is one thing that my husband and I often consider when we go to old cemeteries. The people who have been laid to rest there, all had lives and families. They all have a story, still today. They should never be forgotten.
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Thank You very much. I agree.
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(Claps hands loudly) Bravo! Well done!
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Thank you very much. I feel humbled!
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Appropriate for the day, well done. Thank you for the reminder.
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Thank You YR. 🙂
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Dear Deborah,
Timely piece. Those old country churches with the cemetery attached do harbor life and death. Lovely story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank You Rochelle. 🙂
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A lovely tribute for Veteran’s Day, Deborah. Well done. — Suzanne J.
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Thank You, Suzanne.
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A fabulous tribute. Humbling.
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Thank You.
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A wonderful story and tribute for Veteran’s Day!
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Thank You, Joy!
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I have two uncles buried in a cemetery back in the woods, far from the road. One of them died in WWI (from influenza), the other from a lightning strike. There are two men who take turns mowing it, but other than that, no one ever visits. How sad.
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Yes, but if you remember them I think that is important. When I have sometimes read the markers in old cemeteries it makes me think about how we all share this experience of life and how many of us are lost in time and not remembered. Most of us share this poignant experience. We will not be remembered, except in the minds of our loved ones.
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Wonderful post. We need to remember the sacrifices that were made for us. Without them, we would not have the kind of life we enjoy these days.
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Yes, it’s true. 🙂 Thank You!
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As long as someone remembers, they live on.
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Yes, I agree.
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The history of villages lie in those cemeteries…
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Yes and the early history of cities. 🙂
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“The cemetery next to the old church was a bit rundown and neglected” to “they noticed the little flag on one of the headstones”. Not so neglected at that. Great contrast.
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Thank You, Alicia. It did look a little run down to me because one of the headstones what leaning over. But someone remembered the soldier. 🙂
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What a beautiful tribute.
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Thank You.
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