A Flag on the Grave

A Flag on the Grave

Today is Veteran’s Day in the United States. What does that mean? It is a day to recognize those who have served in our armed forces to protect our country. Most people just let the day go by and only think of it if it is one of their listed holidays from work. But a few people stop to think about the meaning of the day and pay recognition to those who served, whether today or in the past.

I have someone who will always be the person I think of on Veteran’s Day. It is my Dad, AMHC John R. Cato, Sr. He is no longer with us on earth but he is waiting for us in heaven. My Dad was very proud of his 22 years in the Navy and serving his country in Korea and Vietnam, and we are very proud of him.

Usually the cemetery with Dad’s grave put flags on the graves of the veterans that served. This year, they chose not to do it. I guess it was their way of cutting costs. Another day to “forget” those buried there.

My Mom wanted to be sure there was a flag on his grave today. He was such a military man, never to get it out of his system. He lived military and died military. He has a flag flowing over his grave today. Dad, we will never forget.