Memorial Day + Link-Up!
Happy Memorial Day, everyone!
As many of you know, my mom, Lynda Van Devanter Buckley, served as an Army nurse in the Vietnam War from 1969-1970. She passed away in 2002 from complications from a disease she contracted because of her exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Agent Orange was often called “The Silent Killer” because so many veterans have died years after their time of service because of their exposure to the chemical.
I could go on and on and I won’t get on a soapbox… but this is really all just to say how passionate I am about honoring our veterans, honoring those who have served our country ,and those who have lost their lives serving our country. But especially, I don’t want us to forget the veterans who lost their lives serving our country – but may not have lost their lives while in battle. So many veterans have given their lives years after their time of service and those veterans should be remembered, too.
And, somewhat poetically, tomorrow would have been my mother’s 67th birthday.
Today I’m honoring my mother’s memory, her service to our country, and all of the other amazing men and women who have done so much for our freedom. I’m enjoyingĀ this day with my family over some burgers and laughs.
What are you doing today? I hope you have a great holiday with your families and friends!
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Molly, I found your blog by researching your mother. I started her book today at Noon. Unable to put it down, I finished it an hour ago (10 pm). I am simply compelled to tell you that not only am I thankful for her service, I am sincerely thankful for her writing. China Beach was my favorite TV show when I was in high school. I re-watched it recently (every episode because it’s still incredible) and it made me realize I *had* to read your mother’s book. I’m irritated with myself for having waited so long: it was amazing. Her voice, her strength, her courage to write it down and speak about it…empowers women everywhere, even one (or is it two now?) generations later. I’m sure you know better than anyone, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to tell you how awesome your mom was, and what a difference her courage made and will continue to make as long as her book is available to be read. Best wishes to you on your life’s journey. Peace– ~mc
thank you so much for your kind words, MC. <3
What a lovely post, I am sure she must be so proud of you! Thank you for bringing to light an important part of the days gone by. Have a lovely week!
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Your mom sounds like she was such an awesome lady! I loved reading her story. My dad was a vet, too:)
she was amazing!! oh wow – thank you for your dad’s service!
Thanks for hosting, as always Molly. Hope you had a nice, long, relaxing holiday x
thanks, girl!! you too!
Wow…that’s amazing to have a mom that was in the vietnam war! That’s also very sad to hear about her complications w/ agent orange though. My father defends people who were accidentally poisoned by radiation during the cold war, and like you said, It’s really sad how many people have lost their life serving our country. Beautiful picture of your mom, is she the one on the right?
I’ve been a nurse for 26 years, but always worked as a civilian, thanks for all your mom did!!! I’m sure she must have always been so incredibly proud of you. Karen S.
Heartfelt thanks to your mother for her sacrificial service to the USA. Enjoy your Memorial Day! ~Ann
Thank you for sharing about your mom. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you to your mom for her service to our country.
Happy Memorial day, have a good one.
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I’m so thankful for those that have served our country for our freedom. Enjoy the day with your family!
Always thankful for all the men and women like your mom who dedicated their lives in service for our country and for freedom.
Keeping you mom and the veterans out there in my prayers. xoxo
If you get the chance, please share your amazing post on my link-up today.
xo
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Yesterday in church, we were honoring our vets and your story of your mom actually popped into my mind. I prayed for you(: Thank you to your family for this hero’s service to her country(: Susan
What an emotive story, and I think it’s so important to honour those that are in non-combative roles in human conflicts, your mother played such an important part. Hope you have some happy memories to think back on for her birthday tomorrow.
Thanks for hosting a linkup again, I enjoy taking part! P x
Enjoy the weekend with your family Molly! It’s also the perfect way to reminisce how your mom touched you and other peoples’ lives.
Thank you for hosting!
– Karen
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