Since this Holiday was meant to remember the people who died for this country?

Question

I want to say I remember my uncle Leva (called Levi). He was much older that me and I never met him. He died and was buried in Europe. He had no children, no wife and his parents are long gone. His grave has probably been undecorated for most of his dead life. I remember you Uncle Levi, although I never knew you. You are not forgotten.

Answer 1

While this isn't actually a question, it is understandable. Most of us have one or more relatives and friends and compatriots to remember. Let me suggest that next year you volunteer to help with your local veteran memorial committee. Most of these committees are aging and can use lots of volunteers. Just the act of placing flags in the cemeteries is tiring for many of these people who are in their 70s and 80s.

Answer 2

Right a--first, it will be my pleasure to add my thoughts/prayers to your uncle. But from what you said I really wanted to share my belief with you, and hope you will give it some thought and see if it makes sense to you.

I am a firm believer that gravesites, and visiting them are for US not the folks there. I totally believe that they are all fine, out there, likely in a much better situation than us. And that a prayer sent from anywhere is as effective as standing at a place where the shell they wore while here is. Some folks get comfort from going to a place, and I think that's fine...I'm all for anything that makes anyone hurt less in this heck of a life. But thoughts/prayers/love will reach them the same from anywhere.

And I'm thinking for you to feel so strongly about your Uncle, you must have heard some wonderful things, which says a lot for him. I would bet he is with his parents and other loved ones, and is someone who will be grateful for the prayers and thoughts when you get to meet him, if you haven't already.

One of the main theories I read is we tend to travel/stay together in families, so odds are you know him. This part I'm not as convinced about, but I keep a totally open mind, and think it will be really interesting to find out.

BTW I have a lot of family that never made it out of Europe, and sometimes I wonder what became of them. Then I remind myself of everything I just said to you.

I mean no disrespect if this goes against any of your personal beliefs, but hope it is something that might make some sense.