Call me bubba Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 World War II Veteran Justus Belfield gave his final salute on Veterans Day. The proud 98-year-old was too weak to leave his bed at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the nursing home’s veterans’ parade and luncheon, but there was no doubt he was there in spirit. In honor of the day, he asked to be dressed in his olive green Army uniform , which he’d worn for every patriotic occasion since he and his wife, Lillian, moved to Baptist several years ago. Christine Camp, who works in the center’s activities department, was with Belfield and his wife Tuesday morning. Sensing he was close to death, she decided to stay with the couple until other family members arrived. “I could see him breathing and I leaned down and I looked at him and I said, ‘Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service,’” she recalled. In response, he gave a slow but strong salute. According to staff at Baptist, Belfield died early Wednesday morning. rest of story listed on link http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2014/nov/13/world-war-2-vet-veterans-day/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike S Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 WOW ..... if that don't bring a tear to your eye you ain't breathing ...... I saved that picture and plan to post it every day on Veterans Day .... when I look at that picture of him proudly saluting in his uniform and then all the sh*t going on in the US today it makes me want to puke ...... and to think all those dickheads owe it to guys like him ...... one can only hope that someday someway justice can and will be served .... :th_unfair: So long ol' feller .... ya done good ...... :thumbsup: ..... here's to you :cheersty: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosty (chris) Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Another forgotten hero in a world that doesn't care, r.i.p hero 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 think all he d want to hear is: I SALUTE YOU ON A JOB WELL DONE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve & Myrlita Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Makes me wonder if my dad served with him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyno 47 Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 Thank you for your service Sir those that follow you owe you a debt of gratitude RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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