He's on a plane right this minute, arriving back in RDU after a day of tours and speeches and memories. There's a welcome party in wait, the rest of my family on the other end with signs and cheers and love. As I often do, I wish I could be in two places at once. All the same, I'm so very happy that I was here in DC today.
UPDATE: Great local news coverage of the event!
First up, a look at the DC tour and hearing from some of the veterans. You can see us in the background near the end - look for my plaid umbrella!
Next, check out the huge reception the veterans received when they arrived home tonight! My grandpa appears at 2:33 in this video, characteristically speechless... and then the reporter ends the piece by telling his story.
I teared up with I saw that bottom photo on Twitter today and I'm leaking again now! Such a special day and wonderful photographic memory!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day. So glad you could share it with your grandfather. We owe such a debt of gratitude to men like your grandfather who fought so bravely for our country.
ReplyDeleteYay for Grandpas! My great-uncle was a WWII vet - so great that you could share the experience with your grandfather!
ReplyDeleteThere were 4 generations of Miller's on that parking deck. It was truly a great experience. Thanks for being our On The Scene Reporter and Camera Gal today Maggie. Grandpa was very excited that you and T were there for him. MOM
ReplyDeleteMy husband's granddad is also a WWII vet, so this post really resonated with me. What an honor to get to be there for your grandfather yesterday! This older generation won't be around forever, and they have so much to teach us... I'm glad you were able to share in that moment with him!
ReplyDeleteLove this post. Brings back memories of both my grandfathers who fought in WWII as well as one grandmother who worked on a base in Texas. Only one of my grandfathers got to see the Memorial before he died. So glad you had the opportunity to experience this with yours.
ReplyDeleteAw! What a sweet moment for you two. I am sure he loved having you there to share the day with him.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. Grandpas are the best. And yay for four generations being present! Both of my grandpa's were WWII vets, as was one of my grandmothers, who was an army nurse in Burma. Sadly, all of them are gone already. My grandparents on my dad's side are buried side-by-side at Arlington, and their interment there was a really interesting experience.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you got to share the day with your grandpa in DC -- however watching that homecoming video made me cry! So glad that they were all given this wonderful opportunity.
ReplyDeleteCrying...such a great post. Your grandfather has an amazing story. I'm so happy that he got the opportunity to partake in the flight.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story. I'm so happy you got to share this day with him.
ReplyDeleteLove the pic of you two together. I am very close to my grandpa and wish we lived closer.
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