On Thursday, December 26, when Daniel & Lauren were with us for the holidays, a Navy Retiree, Hospice Volunteer, Vince, presided a short, very special Military Salute to honor the years of service that Kim paid to the Navy from 1970-1973. I invited close friends from the area and we celebrated with a feast contributed by everyone. It was such a memorable and joyous ceremony.
Many things touched my heart. A giving person made a quilt for Kim with the American flag fabric pattern; Vince shared that often when he presides this ceremony veterans do not have anyone with them – no family or friends – and he was appreciative to see such support system for Kim; and, when Vince asked Kim to get ready for the military salute ( last two videos in link below), Kim insisted that he wanted to stand up even though we were all asking him to stay seated because he’s weak.
this ceremony was a highlight of our holidays.
Pictures and videos can be seen at:
Cunningham-Ramos AML & Stroke after TBI Journey 
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