I always feel weird saying happy memorial day since it’s really more of a somber holiday. In honor of Memorial Day we visited the Beirut Memorial here in Jacksonville.
This memorial is dedicated to the military members killed in the 1983 barracks bombing in Lebanon. You can read more about it here. When we arrived there was an older gentleman there and unfortunately I can’t remember his name, I have horrible memory. He was so sweet and was like our own little tour guide.
He told us the story of the Beirut bombings as well as how this memorial came about. It turns out his wife was a big advocate in the building of his memorial and he promised her he would always take care of it. So even though he’s not the groundskeeper he comes here and tidy ups the place. You could really see the loves he has for his wife and how very much he misses her.
Here is the Marine who watches over.
They also had a little memorial for the victims of 9/11.
Thank you to all the military personnel who have given their lives for our freedom. And thank you to my husband who is truly my hero.
