So, I'm going to start this one with a little bit of stuff about me.....
I turned 18 a week ago. My great grandfather passed away 3 days after I turned 18. I went to the calling hours on Monday and then the funeral was yesterday. He was buried in a vets cemetary. They put us in a pavilion type building and they had the two guys from the Army's Honor Guard present the flag to my grandma. They folded the flag and I was so amazed by the discipline they used. They did everything so snappy and strict. Everything was so precision based. The two men never took their eyes off of each other. Then when the one presented the flag to my grandma it was so strange because when they were folding the flag it was almost as if they were emotionless and when he presented it to my grandma his voice sounded like he really was sorry and that he really cared. I know I will never forget the name on his uniform, it was Shall. Before that happened, they did the usual 21 gun salute and they played taps. I have heard taps being played before but never for one of my family members. As soon as they started playing it, I started to cry. It was horrible. And to top that all off, it was cold and rainy just like at my great grandma's funeral 8 years ago. So right now, I'm pretty much a complete mess.
During any normal time in my life I like to be with friends, listen to music, and just have fun. I'm in my high school's band. I've been in band since 6th grade. I play flute. It is amazing. But that's not my favorite part of the band...my favorite part of band is the drums. I swear I should have played drums. Oh well.
I'm going to the University of Toledo in the fall. I got accepeted into their college of Business Administration. I will be studying Information Technology. I want to be a web designer but I will learn how to program computers, write programs, do web design, graphic design, and pretty much any computer-related skill. It should be fun.
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I realize that you might not be looking for a pity comment, and you can ignore it if you wish, but I just wanted to say that I am sorry for your loss. I can't say that I know how it feels, as I have not gotten to experience that kind of sadness, but I can definitely sympathize. Just be strong, and you will get through it. Depending on your beliefs (I'm not quite sure what they are), perhaps you can think of this time as just a temporary separation between you too. Or perhaps as being able to meet again in a different life. Or whatever else is in line with your beliefs. :) So, just be positive and strong, and things will surely get better :)
Again, if this doesn't help, then just ignore it. :) But I did want to send my regrets. Whether I know the person or not, it is always sad losing a member of the community (a member of the population). :)
Thank you. It is going to be hard, but I will get thru it.
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I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. You'll be in my thoughts!
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~Fallon~
“What is insanity, anyway? Is it when you scream and everyone else whispers, or is it when you fight for what's right, even when everyone else thinks your wrong?” Ethergoth
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