Saturday, November 5, 2016

In Memorium - OMB's Final Post



Our beloved Oldest Military Blogger passed away shortly before his 94th birthday.  We are proud to share that he got to be a part of the wonderful Hudson Valley Honor Flight's Mission 1000 on September 10, 2016.  Please enjoy these photos of his trip in remembrance of his wonderful life.  A heartfelt thank you to all of you who have followed his stories and corresponded with him here - you brought so much joy to his life.


OMB Ready to Go


Arriving to a crowd of appreciative citizens and soldiers



Korean War Memorial


Photo by Hudson Valley Honor Flight



WWII Memorial with daughter and son



D Day Memorial with grandson Dan


One Final Salute


I'm Here!


Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint of the snow,
I am the sunlight on the ripening grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.