I think that's what he would have done…

[blueheretic]

Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News 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 done…

[Lost Highway]

Love, devotion and honor. This Marine was a fortunate man to have someone love him as Katherine Cathey loved him. As long as she lives, his memory will live.

God bless her and thank you Dave for posting this.

[VIIBanners]

Was this guy killed in IraQ?

[HC]

Yes, he died in Iraq, Aug 21, 2005. His son was born last Christmas:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1546726/posts

[Arkansas Cat Fan]

I don't think I've ever seen anything touch me quite like that story and picture did. God bless us all.

[capcat]

HC wrote: Yes, he died in Iraq, Aug 21, 2005. His son was born last Christmas:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1546726/posts
Ifound the third post on this site, Serving with Honor, also very touching.

[Bluesong]

Great post. Thanks Dave.