May 23, 2009

Memorial Day weekend is always a busy weekend.  For me it is busy for two reasons, first my mind spends more time on my days in the Corps and in Vietnam. Second is that we have all kinds of events that keep the area, Lake Gaston/Littleton, NC, very busy.  The major event is the Annual Battle of the Barbeque.  Last year a new cooker (that’s what they call the head man of the grill) came to the event.  He brought with him a display of military memorabilia to honor all fallen soldiers.  The team is called Nothin Butt Fun, but he is serious about his recognition of those who given there all. 
This year he is back with a few more items.  Just as importantly we found one more cooker, Minuteman cookers, that has a display of a fallen solder – his son-in-law, Anthony Lachance.  He did not die in battle, but after 20 years in the Army including one tour in Desert Storm, he did die of cancer.  This display is simple but heart felt and memorable for what it means to all of us.

Please take a few moments this holiday Week end and say a prayer for all who have served for all of us.

Click here for photos of displays.