Converstation with a 4 year old

So I was with my 4 year old today and happen to see a teddy bear my father had given him on his bed.

I said, "Nicholas, did you know your Pop-Pop Day give you this bear?"

He said, "No."

I said, "I bet you don't remember him much. You were just little when he passed away."

He replied,"No, I remember he gave me this bear."

I then asked him,"Oh yeah, do you remember anything else about him?"

"No" then he paused and said,"Mommy, can we go see my Pop-Pop Day?"

I said, "I am sorry sweety, no Pop-Pop passed away and he is in Heaven."

Nicholas replied,"Mommy can we go to Heaven to meet my Pop-Pop Day?"

"I am sorry sweety we can't go to Heaven yet that is where we go when we get old and pass away, so you will get to meet your Pop-Pop then, but I want you to know your Pop-Pop loved you very much," said to him. It was one of the cuties conversations I think I have had with him. Made my heart break a little that he won't remember my father.

Thank you,

You know, my father was a Marine. He served our country and fought for his country in Vietnam. He was a patriot and instilled in me a sense of right and pride in our country. My husband protected our President while he was serving our country in the Army. I was thinking today about all the men and women who give their lives to protect our great nation. I am not talking about just those that lose their lives, but give it. The men and women who sacrifice a “normal” life, like staying home with their loved ones, their babies. Without them we would not be here. We would not be free. Generations of men and women before us have sacrificed so we can be normal. They give that up so their children can live a normal life. I just though about them today. I though about my happy life, my home, my children and how much I have and it made me thankful all for their sacrifice. My father was a hero to me. My husband is a hero to me. I want to thank all those heros who serve and sacrifice. Thank you.