Thursday, February 26, 2009
Liberation Day
Yesterday and today has been a big celebration here in Kuwait (pictures and video are hopefully forthcoming). Yesterday, 25 February was Kuwait's Independence Day and today, the 26th of February, is Liberation Day. In other words, today is the day that the U.S. pushed the Iraq Army out of Kuwait. I think Liberation Day is a very fitting title for today... at least for Dad anyway. He is released from any pains of this world and freed from any worry, sorrow, or cares. Hard to believe it has already been 6 years. Oh how I wish I could talk to him and ask him all my questions... what you do think of my big move? What was your experience like in the Air Force? What kind of contracts did you work on? What negotiations did you do? Etc, etc, etc. I look forward to the day when I will get to talk with him again. I requested a flag be flown today- it is not much, but I didn't know of a better way to honor him on his liberation day! Love you Dad!
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That IS a very fitting title for the day. Today has been a lot of reflection for me as well. What a great tribute to request a flag to be flown. That is one of my favorite things to think about and it always brings memories of dad with it.
I miss him so much too. I can't believe that it was 6 years ago. In some regards it does seem like that long and in others it doesn't.
Thanks for the post Julie! We love you.
p.s. your package is on its way. We'll keep our fingers crossed this time ;)
I agree with everything Jess said!
We all miss dad but as hard as it is he is in a better place, maybe we're all just jealous that he's released from struggles and pain and we still have to keep on plugging along!!
Love ya
Julie:
Your mom passed along your blog!!! Wow, I am so very proud of you. Look at where you have gone and where you are going. You have a special place in my heart. Love, Karen Jack
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