A Beer for Frankie ~
I saw this on Facebook, and shared it there. It’s got something like a million and a half “likes” to date, all deserved in my book.
This touched me deeply ~ maybe just the very simple humanness of it. Sharing a beer with an old friend, a fellow soldier ~ what could be more natural? ~ of course that’s what you’d do, if you could. A bartender with heart who kept it there as long as she could. And seeing some of Frankie’s family members and fellow soldiers’ comments on the image, full of love. It just really brought it home, you know?
Rest in peace LTJG Toner, and all who have served us and left too soon.
From a bar near Borger, Texas: “This guy came in today and asked if it was ok if he left this on the bar.. I cried 🙁 I left it there until like 1130 tonight…. I didn’t want to pour it out but I had to. So I’m posting this pic so it can stay forever!!”
saxtonstudio
May 30, 2012 at 10:51 pmSomething really special. Thanks for your appreciation Diane and Melissa.
Diane
May 30, 2012 at 8:00 amNon sibi sed patriae…Not for self, but for country.
Beautiful tribute to a friend ~
RIP LTJG Toner.
Melissa Guarino
May 29, 2012 at 5:48 pmNever forgotten. Thank you for sharing this, Pat.