My tribute to Veteran's Day..

[leonaashlee]

These shots aren't very good as they come out of a scrapbook....but I want to share them anyway. Happy Veteran's Day to those who served and serve now

Sgt. Benjamin W Biskie KIA December 24, 2003



Mercy to the vanquished is the brightest gem in a soldier's character...
Ben was rebuilding schools in his spare time....he loved the kids...





Ben's last visit home 2 months before he was killed and the last time he saw his son....



And this speaks for itself....



Thanks to those who have sent their best wishes before....this post, although focusing on my son...is a tribute to all veterans...past and present...including my own father, who passed two weeks after Ben.

[jakethepig]

Leona, I am so so sorry for your loss, but I know you will be so proud of Ben. Your tribute is amazing Leona. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

Dave.

[dvetter]

Leona, very touching post. I am glad I decided to do a veterans day tribute myself today! Being this is my 500th post I can not think of a better way to do it by paying my regard to your post, Thanks Duane

[chalkie7]

I cannot even begin to contemplate the pain, suffering and feeling of loss you must have endured over the death of Ben...it's an heart-breaking situation. I salute Ben for his courage, bravery and service...and yourself for having the strength to create this post.

[dmpete]

Thanks Leona,

I served in the Gulf War (1991). My heart is saddened when I think of those who lost there lives serving this great cause of Democracy to free those who are oppressed. May those of us who have survived persevere to see that there sacrifice is not in vain.

May God bless you and your family and May your grandson grow up knowing that his dad is a hero, not only in his heart, but in all our hearts.

[leonaashlee]

Originally Posted by dvetter

Leona, very touching post. I am glad I decided to do a veterans day tribute myself today! Being this is my 500th post I can not think of a better way to do it by paying my regard to your post, Thanks Duane

Duane, I didn't even notice....Congratulations on 500!

[ukglyn]

Very powerful & sadening pics Leona, I'm so sorry for your & everyone else who has lost loved ones in these terrible times.
Thanks for sharing, you are very brave.
Glyn

[Fred flyfisher]

What a beautiful and touching tribute to one of our many fallen heroes. May we never ever forget or give up. Thank you Leona.

[fstopMike]

Ben was rebuilding schools in his spare time....he loved the kids....

An amazing testament to Ben's character. It wasn't enough that he was fighting for freedom in a foreign land, he continued to give of himself to the people there.

It takes a special person to stand in the gap for others. A fitting tribute and a reminder that we all need to thank our veterans for their service. Thank you Leona.

[martha36]

Oh, Leona, what a wonderful tribute, thank you for posting. Sharing something so personal is so moving, and a wonderful reminder of what Veterans Day is about.