tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post5157318506474078829..comments2024-03-28T18:45:45.374-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: A Moment of Respect and Reverence.Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-23805405572707065642015-05-09T18:53:23.178-04:002015-05-09T18:53:23.178-04:00Love the pictures from the Italy site we just came...Love the pictures from the Italy site we just came back from Germany and had gone to the American Military Cemetary in Luxemburg where General Patton is buried .. they are reverent places! But places of much beauty! Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-89733851928268600192015-05-09T11:13:43.277-04:002015-05-09T11:13:43.277-04:00Tears. Tears of gratitude flow down my cheeks. T...Tears. Tears of gratitude flow down my cheeks. Thanks , Bonnie, for bringing me a picture of those graves. It reminds me to pray for the men and women serving our flag and country today. Carolyn BarnettAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-27945277387295402222015-05-08T14:38:07.290-04:002015-05-08T14:38:07.290-04:00I meant to say "Salerno Sand" from the b...I meant to say "Salerno Sand" from the beach....it was a true treasure.joycitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243391858871056782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-43284594285293750772015-05-08T14:35:27.718-04:002015-05-08T14:35:27.718-04:00Bonnie, thanks for this post. My father entered It...Bonnie, thanks for this post. My father entered Italy at the beach of Salerno. Several years ago a friend visited there and brought my dad a Pringles container of Salerno. It was a true treasure. Like you said, if it weren't for those brave men we wouldn't have the lives we enjoy today.joycitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243391858871056782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-33190376940688142082015-05-08T10:46:56.743-04:002015-05-08T10:46:56.743-04:00I had the honor of taking my father in law back to...I had the honor of taking my father in law back to Normandy where he was a medic in the Army on that fateful day....the miles of crosses brought tears to our eyes. He thought he could tell us about his experiences there but was too choked up to speak for a long time after that visit.<br /><br />This is also the anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war..thank you to all who have service our country<br />including my dear brother on life support in Alabama.<br /><br />Safe travels Bonnie, thanks for the salute to our brave men and women.<br /> Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430521425239584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-33861546227607399532015-05-08T10:43:55.124-04:002015-05-08T10:43:55.124-04:00Sweet tribute and so sincere. Thank you for takin...Sweet tribute and so sincere. Thank you for taking me along on your travels and sharing your finds. It is a pleasure.Shirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044165426744278837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-22924444314900113292015-05-08T07:46:15.491-04:002015-05-08T07:46:15.491-04:00Thank you for the pictures of this cemetery. As a...Thank you for the pictures of this cemetery. As a military wife, I am so thankful for those who sacrifice for freedom everywhere. I am also thankful to have friends to share it with. Keep smiling, Bonnie. We need that, too.<br /><br />Take care.<br />Emily Eppie Doodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00766826887974701501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-9736136348718995312015-05-07T23:21:47.078-04:002015-05-07T23:21:47.078-04:00But Bonnie and her friend were not being disrespec...But Bonnie and her friend were not being disrespectful. She was only showing her gratitude and thankfulness of being able to be there. For without those soldier's sacrifice, she wouldn't be able to. Annemiek, you don't know our Bonnie.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553254043644735815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-31590974681744634542015-05-07T18:23:01.292-04:002015-05-07T18:23:01.292-04:00Bonnie , I hestitated to write this comment, but I...Bonnie , I hestitated to write this comment, but I can' t help myself. I ' ve been to that cementary and the ones in Normandy and I do so very agree with what you wrote.<br />Therefor I cannot understand that last picture, sitting with a big smile with the crosses in the background. I find it somehow disrespectfull ( although I'm sure that is was not intended.) you do not pose happily in front of a cementary, especially one like this.<br />I'm sorry, but no. Had to get this off my chest.Annemiekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891179217078987717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-37597231454188090732015-05-07T13:00:37.046-04:002015-05-07T13:00:37.046-04:00What a lovely place, brings tears to your eyes jus...What a lovely place, brings tears to your eyes just looking at the photos and reading what you posted. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. Many heartfelt thanks to all that served.MaryKuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18287264813818220827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-22477869904362178112015-05-07T10:26:56.220-04:002015-05-07T10:26:56.220-04:00We weren't able to stop when we were on Jim...We weren't able to stop when we were on Jim's trip but we could see it from the bus. So glad you got to spend time there. Wonderful tribute.<br /><br />Karen JonesKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17321840729504556239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-5676000400720650612015-05-07T09:53:48.999-04:002015-05-07T09:53:48.999-04:00Today is the 70th anniversary of the end of the wa...Today is the 70th anniversary of the end of the war with Germany!<br />Very appropriate timing...<br />Thanks for all who served and thanks Bonnie for reminding us of our freedom is not free..<br />Vicki vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926046053875299637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-75216449584456914782015-05-07T09:10:14.150-04:002015-05-07T09:10:14.150-04:00Bonnie,
Thank you for making the cost of freedom ...Bonnie,<br /><br />Thank you for making the cost of freedom real once more. We have a tendency to forget the cost that someone paid...a son/daughter, a brother/sister, a husband/wife. We can not forget the price that was paid.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395335325496539850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58519933029082529982015-05-07T08:58:01.329-04:002015-05-07T08:58:01.329-04:00All those American war cemeteries abroad, France, ...All those American war cemeteries abroad, France, Belgium, Italy, Tunisia, etc have been given the land by the occupied countries. You were walking on American ground. And it is so beautifully maintained by America. Each cemetery has an American Management with a graded officer in charge (sorry, I'm French, don't know how your army grades work)carolyn berroetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513670786282545077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-29934005783474819212015-05-07T08:44:15.361-04:002015-05-07T08:44:15.361-04:00Thank you, Bonnie! My husband & I were in Flo...Thank you, Bonnie! My husband & I were in Florence several years ago - I wish we had known the cemetery was there. Thank you for the photos and the touching words!Donna in Winter Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11855558681195184989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-49553553184371044262015-05-07T08:25:20.476-04:002015-05-07T08:25:20.476-04:00I've been to that cemetery too. It is very mov...I've been to that cemetery too. It is very moving to say the least! Beautiful location. So glad you are having a great trip! Italy is amazing!!!!! Ciao. Beth, Chaplin, SCBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858866565230804335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-64021747924330121532015-05-07T08:20:04.507-04:002015-05-07T08:20:04.507-04:00I hope we are all inspired by your comments to spe...I hope we are all inspired by your comments to spend a moment this coming Memorial Day to ponder "the reason for the season." Courage. Valor Sacrifice. Love.Bees Knees Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018513406059803134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-36462242322575317352015-05-07T08:04:52.627-04:002015-05-07T08:04:52.627-04:00Beautifully written! You brought tears to my eyes....Beautifully written! You brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for reminding us that freedom is never free.316Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836013638873052096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-4268036814866485752015-05-07T07:36:20.853-04:002015-05-07T07:36:20.853-04:00I have been on tours to Florence twice with cruise...I have been on tours to Florence twice with cruise lines and never saw this. Thank you for sharing. And thank you to all the travelers who took the time today to pay their respects.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08217530195624004762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-23455678751827108672015-05-07T07:19:08.828-04:002015-05-07T07:19:08.828-04:00Memorial Day a couple of weeks early. You brought ...Memorial Day a couple of weeks early. You brought tears to my eyes, Bonnie.Tina in NJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-57517588219070811902015-05-07T01:43:45.605-04:002015-05-07T01:43:45.605-04:00Such a sweet tribute, thank you for stopping and g...Such a sweet tribute, thank you for stopping and giving us a look at such an inspiring and humble sight.<br />There are so many that have gone before and paved the way to freedom and knowledge for all of us. Can we ever be grateful enough? And how often to we pause and give thanks to so many? Thank you Bonnie for the reminder. -Rhonda r7ekblad@hotmail.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com