The Flower Hr #6: Shadows of Sorrow In Honor of Veteran’s Day

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Welcome to Flower Hour #6! I’m excited about November’s Flower Hour posts, as they will also feature shadows for Becky B’s November Shadows photo challenge.

There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour; please use your own photography.

Today, as we commemorate Veterans’ Day, let us remember those who served our various countries, as well as the fallen who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

These images were from my father’s memorial service in May.

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Patriotic Urn and floral bouquet at Dad’s Memorial

“What veterans have given our country is beyond our power to fully repay, yet, today we recognize our debt to their honor.” —George W. Bush

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Thank you, Dad, for your service in the US Navy during the Korean War. It’s been almost 6 months to the day that you left us for Heaven.

Sharing for Becky’s November Shadow Squares.

Note: featured image AI-generated via WordPress

New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.

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71 responses to “The Flower Hr #6: Shadows of Sorrow In Honor of Veteran’s Day”

  1. […] Flowers are good for all occasions and places, so I’ve forgotten to post flowers lately, but here is one for , a bit late but I don’t care if she doesn’t. Terri’s The #Flower Hour […]

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  2. […] Dedicating this lovely Peregrina to Cee Neuner and sharing with Terri’s The Flower Hour […]

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  3. Beautiful tribute, Terri!

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  5. Beautiful flowers and tribute to your dad, Terri. I’m grateful for all of our veterans! Here are some colorful November blossoms that I came across this week. 🙂 November’s Colorful Blossoms – Cats and Trails and Garden Tales

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    1. Thank you, Susanne! We’ll always be grateful to them for our freedoms!

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  6. […] It was fun to get away for a few days. I may have more to share on that later, but for now I’m stopping by for #The Flower Hour […]

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  7. […] Here is my entry for RDP Wednesday: Gorgeous and for theflowerhour. […]

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  8. Thank you Terri. Beautiful.

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  9. Great Tuesday post. My Dad was a vet, too

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    1. Thank you, Lisa. We’re forever in their debt.

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  10. A beautiful tribute, Terri. Are those blue roses naturally that way or are they dyed?

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    1. Thank you, Smitha! I’m guessing the roses were white and dyed blue.

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  11. Beautiful images, sorry for your loss.

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    1. Thank you, Pamela, it is well with my soul ❤️

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  12. very beautifull picture 💯

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  13. Terri, what a beautiful tribute to your dad, and those who served. The images from your dad’s memorial service in May are lovely. 🌹

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    1. Thank you, Eugi! I’m glad I took a few of the flowers.

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      1. You’re welcome, Terri.

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  14. A beautiful tribute, Terri

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  15. Lovely flowers and a great tribute to your dad.

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    1. Thank you, Graham! We just got treated to some amazing northern lights this evening!

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      1. Oooo, lucky you. Photos to follow I presume.

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  16. Salute to your dad, Terri, for all that he has done for the country before. Hugs!

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    1. Thank you and bless you, Hazel.

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      1. God bless you, too, Terri. And you’re most welcome.

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  17. Terri, this is a heartfelt and patriotic post to remember your dad and his service in the Korean War. He was a handsome sailor! I always like to see the pics of the sailors in their dress whites. The blue-tinged rose is special for the memorial service.

    Per your suggestion, I am making my first contribution to the Flower Hour Challenge:

    Hearts Aplenty.

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    1. Thank you, Linda! My one rwb floral seemed perfect for this particular FH today!

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      1. Yes, it was very unique!

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  18. A beautiful and moving tribute to your dad and all veterans.

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  19. Beautiful tribute and sentiment Terri. And of course photos

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    1. Thank you, Lisa! Hope you’re enjoying the holiday!

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  20. Terri, what a beautiful memorial to you Dad!

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    1. Thank you, Beth. The Flower Hour post lent itself nicely to sharing my sentiments on Veterans Day. 🇺🇲

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  21. Wonderful memories, Terri. I have so much respect and appreciation for our service men and women.

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  22. What a lovely smile he had as a young man, with all the world ahead of him xx

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    1. Thank you, Jo! My youngest brother looks exactly like him. My dad was always happy.

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  23. Hearth-breaking and burstingly proud.

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    1. Aww, thank you, Jacqui! Your comment is beautifully expressed! 🇺🇲❤️

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  24. There were so many families that are affected by these wars. My father in law fought in WW II and so many ex- Indian soldiers did too.

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    1. Never-ending it seems, Sadje. That’s very touching to hear.

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      1. Very true. 😍😍😍

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    1. Thank you, Dawn! I need to snap more rwb flowers!

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  25. oh this is such a lovely memorial

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    1. Thank you, Becky. Made me realize I need more red, white and blue foral pics!

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  26. Wonderful tribute Terri!

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  27. Terri, I thank you and your family for their service. Your dad is a great American. 🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️❤️

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    1. Thank you, John. Hard for me to believe he’s been gone 6 months already. May all our fallen vets rest in peace.🇺🇲

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      1. Amen. You are very welcome, Terri. 🇺🇸

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