Sadly, I have been to several funerals in my life. I've seen Bishops, Cardinals, and Vicar Generals. It has been pretty amazing to be part of such a celebration. This weekend a family friend passed away and she was a nurse for over 30 years. After the Funeral and before going to the cemetery there was a Nightingale Tribute. About 9 women in a traditional nurse clothing conducted by the Nurse Honor Guard gave a powerful heartfelt poem, a final roll call, and the ceremonial release of the nurse from their duties. It was so emotional and so moving.

check it out here. 

Did you know snakes kill 100,000 people a year from their venomous bite? That is crazy!

Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday was established to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. Today, it is a federal holiday dedicated to mourning and honoring all military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.