A Heart Warming Memorial Day Story

On Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2025 I arrived by a Seniors Bus at the Parma Heights Cemetery for the 258th consecutive year Remembrance Ceremony. Prior to this I attended the Parma South Prebyterian Church Lawn for a  Memorial Service, with Guest speakers including Keynote Speaker, Suzanne Stratford From Fox News channel 8. Suzanne served in the Army National Guard as a Sargent during the Persian Gulf Wars. Many of her family members, including her husband served in a variety of Wars. I cannot remember a better speech than what I heard from Suzanne. "I think it takes a Veteran to know a Veteran". Moving Forward to My Origianl Story. After arriving at the Cemetery and walking toward one of the benches, there was a Mother and Daughter, dressed for the occasion with their RED, WHITE, and BlUE clothes sitting on one of the Benches that was donated by the Parma Heights Historical Society. As I approached, they both stood up and offered me a seat. I was pleasantly surprised when the little girl walked over to me and thanked me for my Service while shaking my hand. I thought to myself, that this little girl must be with a loving and caring family that believe in the core vaues of human dignity and respect for all. This was a Heart Warming Encounter that I will always Remember. I beleive that this gave me the strength and incentive to continue an enjoyable Day and as a bonus, the weather was great. After the Cemetery Ceremony concluded I got a ride with the Seniors bus for a ride back to the Church to pick up my car. The driver was very considerate and dropped each of us off where we parked. I had a nice surprise when I returned home and noticed that my front yard was mowed including the tree lawn. I'm sendinf a heart felt thank You to the kind person that mowed my lawn. Acts of kindness followed me the whole day.