One day,My Dad showed me this piece of paper that said he was owed 5 Medals for the places he served over seas. I had time alone with Dad and asked what his wishes were.
Then, one day, I was sitting on the side of his bed as he talked about his medals. I had an idea. I got in touch with a very nice man (Paul) who helped Veterans. It was now August. I told him about my Dad about his Service and the piece of paper. I knew that it was just a matter of time before Dad passed and I wanted to do anything and everything in my power with the help from Paul to get Dad his medals.
We worked together for about 8 weeks. One day, out of the blue, I got a call from Paul. He said he could get the Medals.Paul came to meet my Dad before the medals came. Dad was happy to meet him. A few days later, Paul called me and told me he had all the Medals and wanted to do a Formal Presentation to Dad. Dad was wheeled out of his room to see Paul with his Medals.
After a few pictures and tears, Dad looked at me and said, you had something to do with this didn't you? I said yes! This had to be done before he got really sick and couldn't enjoy this Proud moment! I made a collage from the pictures taken and had it hung in his room. Everyone that came in his room made a comment. Dad passed on Oct.30, 2010 @6:57 A.M. My Mom and I were there when he took his last breath. It was bittersweet for me but just knowing that DAD had his Medals before he passed, made me feel at peace. RIP Dad.
Dad was buried Nov. 4th, 2010 at the Veterans Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.
Myrtle Beach, SC