tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post1056081472039053242..comments2024-03-18T07:25:54.726-07:00Comments on The Long and Winding Road: We RememberJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02455367671890571478noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-29937975080839287502011-05-31T10:27:53.949-07:002011-05-31T10:27:53.949-07:00Needless to say, I am so very proud of all of our ...Needless to say, I am so very proud of all of our soldiers, especially my own soldiers in my family, including my husband, but mostly my brave son, Richard. Their duty never ends, and so many don't understand how they hold that true to their lives..at war and at home. Much love to you all!! Been missing you Jen! Aviana just is a beauty, she is growing up..blessings..Deborah Merendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04462216143294963812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-850175570756585172011-05-31T00:59:40.170-07:002011-05-31T00:59:40.170-07:00Dave and Jen and of course little Aviana, thank yo...Dave and Jen and of course little Aviana, thank you so much for your words. They truly mean a lot. That day I did what many others should have done and I know many of my brothers in arms would have done the same. I keep her picture on my wall at work and it reminds me to never forget how fast life changes. I unfortunately have seen this in combat more than any human should. This day I thank all the buddies I've lost and thousands of other service members over the years. Thank you once again Hodder familySGT Merendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749604379526961813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-61241250575210236512011-05-30T21:29:52.065-07:002011-05-30T21:29:52.065-07:00God bless that man. He gave that beautiful girl a...God bless that man. He gave that beautiful girl another shot at life, and that means so much. He really is a hero.Four Jordanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563090187161059781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-38004585111223877742011-05-30T11:04:11.370-07:002011-05-30T11:04:11.370-07:00Beautiful post! I'm crying now to read your w...Beautiful post! I'm crying now to read your words and think of Sgt. Merenda and his dedication.Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-37139462317788443852011-05-30T10:12:12.160-07:002011-05-30T10:12:12.160-07:00Should of used the Van Halen photo of Memorial Day...Should of used the Van Halen photo of Memorial Day at the US Festival in 1983 hoisting the flag, now that's classic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com