Remembering

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Comment by Aili in CT on May 31, 2011 at 7:10pm

I have a story: My relative (a cousin to my direct ancestor), Richard Verrill, of the 17th Maine Volunteers, Co. C, escaped from Libby Prison in Richmond, VA, in February 1864. He promptly suffered from what we now call re-feeding syndrome. Having been starved, as he started to eat, certain nurtients were lacking and this causes a terribly long, painful series of events as the body's organs fail. It takes a week or two to run it's course before ending in death.  Richard, in his illness, wrote home to his wife, so she would know what became of him. She received the letter 2 years later.

Comment by Susan G on May 30, 2011 at 10:28am

Thank you veterans and those currently serving.

Comment by Peggy Stuart on May 30, 2011 at 8:52am

Indeed!

Comment by Pam/NY on May 30, 2011 at 7:27am

Amen and May She Forever Wave!!! Thank you to all military personal and families.

Comment by Sharon Reeves on May 30, 2011 at 7:23am

Memorial Day is a special day for remembering all who are serving or have served our country. Keeping them all in my prayers to come home safely. I love your picture and it's quote!