Day 2

The memorial was surreal. I remember waking up, putting on my clothes, and getting on the bus. We arrived at the church, Jason's family had arranged a family luncheon so they were busy in the church kitchen making sure everything was ready for the services and afterward for family and close friends.

Jason Meyer...the young man, Deputy Coroner/Coroner in training, and funeral home director, had all arrangments coordinated. He did everything and we couldn't have been any more grateful to him. He is a life long friend to us and now a brother to my husband Jason.

We sat in the front pews reserved for family. I was surrounded by my family and Jason's and knew they were around us. The pastor stood and welcomed everyone and began the services. The girls photos were placed in front with beautiful flowers and their urns. The Army Chaplain said a few words and then they opened the comments to the floor. My father stood and spoke about challenging the Army to do something to help other Army families from being in a situation like ours and losing their children. To starting a program government wide to keep children safe from tragedy that can be prevented. My husband stood and thanked everyone for showing their support. My husband's cousin stood and said her piece/peace. I stood and turned and almost fainted! I saw standing room only. I saw poster boards for the girls wishing they were here from the kids at the day care. I saw a sea of Green Uniforms all over. The entire room was filled by US Army Recruiters from our Battalion who were showing their support. It was an overwhelming feeling and I thank them all for being there! It meant so much to me to see that a community spread so far apart could come together so quickly in the time of need of one of their own. They all knew the girls. Everyone there had met my girls at one point in time. The girls babysitters, their daycare (who also said a brief word about my babies and their loving hearts), the neighbors, and even our landlords kept a low profile but were there.

To know how much you mean to someone and how little you know while you're here on earth living your life,but to see it when you pass. If only my children knew how much they were loved, not only by us, by me, but by everyone's life they crossed. I hope they keep an eye on those who've they've touched so deeply and those people live their lives fully, safely, and with comfort knowing that they have 2 angels on their side.