According to the submitter: "The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. 'I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,' she said. 'I think that's what he would have wanted.'"
Submitted By: Todd Heisler
AM,
ReplyDeleteI have read this before and also have seen the picture. If I were in her place, I would want the Marines to continue standing watch as well. What a beautiful tribute to this hero and his wife.
Blessings,
Mary
How tragic ~ now i have tears in my eyes. It is a reminder to stop complaining about all the little things in life.
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
love,
Amanda x
(i love your music you have on your playlist)
mary...I felt this to be a 'must share'. thank you for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteamamnda...your kind words are appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing this before and yet all I can still say is wow....
ReplyDeleteHallie
Everytime I see this it touches my heart to the very core. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeletelove,
aam
hallie...WOW does sum it up!
ReplyDeleteaam...truly a love without end.
ReplyDeleteOh, heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to get caught up on blog reading, I'm sorry I'm not commenting much recently! When work slows down Ill be back to normal.
julie...it is deeply appreciated that you took the time to stop by!Hang in there, I'll see you next month!
ReplyDeleteShe will remember that forever, and believe me she will take comfort from it in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteI speak from experience.
grandma...you are in my prayers!
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