The funeral was held at the National Cemetery. Early in the morning, Li Han drove to the cemetery. There are more than a hundred public cemeteries in the United States, among which Arlington is the most famous. Relatively speaking, the Montana National Cemetery is much less famous, but the facilities are not much worse.
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Today's funeral was held for the young soldiers who died in the war in Afghanistan. Li Han changed into a formal suit and attended the funeral of the fallen soldier on behalf of the small town of Kemising. It was the first time for Li Han to attend the funeral of the fallen soldier. He did a lot of work yesterday.
With little homework, everyone began to comfort the relatives, standing not far behind the relatives, waiting for the coffin to arrive. Horse-drawn artillery carts, a ceremony that has not changed for centuries, honor guards escorting the coffin.
Li Han looked around for a week. There were many people attending the funeral, and they looked very serious. Montana is a conservative place and opposed to war. But at this time, it looked special. There was no protest, it was quiet and serious. The honor guard escorted the coffin and the relatives greeted it.
Coffin.
The atmosphere was a bit sad. No one came forward at this time. Only relatives were left to express their condolences. Whether they were generals or congressmen, they stood quietly aside. As the funeral ceremony began, the funeral ceremony of American soldiers was completely indistinguishable.
Regardless of race, creed, gender, party, position, rank, seniority or age, all uniform specifications and procedures are followed. After the coffin arrives at the cemetery, it is first parked above the tomb and carried
The coffin soldiers raised the coffin-covering flag at the four corners, the priest then read the prayers, and the honor guard fired three volleys, accompanied by sacred and melodious music.
Raindrops were falling in the sky, and Li Han paused slightly. It was raining in Montana, and the honor guard soldiers were still playing music in the rain. The generals of the Army and the Montana National Guard were still standing on the edge in the rain.
They bowed and saluted, and the soldiers beside them stood beside their relatives and held umbrellas for them.
Li Han took the umbrella and opened it. The raindrops were getting heavier, and the drought in Montana would be alleviated. Unfortunately, it was too late, and the grass had passed its growth period. Before being buried, the flag covering the coffin was folded.
A general in the U.S. Army was missing a knee. As if he was kneeling on one knee, the grass was still a little wet and was delivered to his relatives. "I have to say that the United States has done a really good job in this." An old man next to Li Han said to him
Li Han smiled. "Chinese?" "Yes, old gentleman?" "Fu Province, where is the young man from?" "Anxi, now at the experience farm in Kemising Town." "Yes, young man, Kemising is a big place.
town."
Li Han said. "Old sir, are you just talking about the funeral ceremony?" "Let's put it this way, young man, who did you find was the only person sitting at the funeral?" "Relatives." "Yes, only relatives, no matter who they are.
Soldiers and generals are standing there, looking at other generals. They kneel down just so that their families can look at them at eye level instead of looking up. Although the United States has many privileges, most of the time they are pretty good, aren't they?
Li Han nodded, indeed. It was like kneeling, and no matter how hard it rained, the honor guard soldiers did not neglect at all. The general even held umbrellas for his family members. Whether it was sincere or just for show, at least he did this and would rather get wet in the rain.
Keep your family members out of the rain.
"Young man, have you seen the passage in front of the cemetery?" the old man asked, Li Han was stunned. "Oh, what the old gentleman said?" "I may not love the government, but I love this country deeply. I am opposed to war, but
Respecting every soldier who sacrificed his life for the country has nothing to do with justice."
Li Han carefully reviewed the judges' words. "Yes, every soldier who fights for the country deserves respect, regardless of nationality." "The young man is right. The United States has done a good job in this matter and has given a soldier enough respect.
, the cemetery, as long as the family members want to come in the future, they can welcome them at any time without any restrictions. Let's go. The family members will stay alone with the deceased for a while. Let's go and chat outside." The old man's surname was Lin, and he came from Montana with more than 20 friends.
He has been running a small farm for 20 years and his life is pretty good. It is rare to meet someone with whom he can chat. The old man smiled and invited Li Han to be a guest.
Meet the Chinese." "I think I will come over when I have time." Li Han nodded. It happened that the next baseball game was in Great Falls.
After the funeral, Li Han greeted his relatives and planned to leave. "Han, how have you been recently?" Li Han turned around, met the visitor, and gave Max a gentle hug. "Max, you're not bad."
"How about we go sit down when you have time and talk about beer? The taste of Hank's Manor is really evocative."
Li Han nodded and said. "Of course, wait a moment, I will see the elders off." Li Han sent Lin Zhendong away, but Lin Zhendong knew Max. "Han, what does Max want from you?" "It's just that.
We met several times at wine parties before, and we chatted for a while. Maybe I fell in love with Hank Manor, Lin Bo. If you have time, you can come to Hank Farm and have a drink."
Lin Zhendong nodded and patted Li Han on the shoulder. "Hank Manor? It's really amazing. Han, I think I can do it. Max is a pretty good person, but as a politician, Han, he will do it for his own benefit most of the time."
Consider it." "Thank you, Uncle Lin, I understand." Li Han sent Lin Zhendong to the car and waved.
In a coffee shop not far away, Max and Li Han started chatting over beer and slowly talked about the appointment of the mayor of Kemising and the addition of three police officers. "Han, what do you think of Ronald?" "Rona?"
Uncle De, I think there is no more suitable candidate than him, what do you think, Max?"
Max smiled and took a sip of coffee. "Maybe, Han, are you familiar with Lin?" "We just met, and Uncle Lin is a nice person." "Yes, Lin is a good and caring person."
Max did not say that although Lin Zhendong did not have much property, he was very famous in Great Falls and was a philanthropist.
Max and Li Han didn't say a word, but they talked. Li Han drank two cups of coffee and checked the weather and time. "Max, it's really nice to see you. It's not early, so I'll leave first.
See you over wine,."
As a state legislator, Max will definitely attend the bonfire reception at Chris Manor. "Goodbye, Han." Max frowned slightly when he saw Li Han's car driving away. Li Han's influence is particularly important among young people.
The mid-term election is really a headache. In order to win the support of some large farms and ranchers, Max's influence in the mid-term election has exceeded Max's expectations, which has led to a bad relationship between the small and medium-sized ranches that previously supported him and the farmers.
Max is a little worried about the midterm elections.
Li Han drove his pickup truck, blowing the cool wind with moisture. The sky was gray and the rain had fallen. The drought might be alleviated, but the temperature would drop rapidly. Li Han felt a little cold at this time and closed the window.
It was past two o'clock in the afternoon when we got home and we parked the car. "It's really cold." She shivered and returned to the small building. Dudu and the baby had put on thick clothes and were helping grandma fold small clothes. "Mom, Aunt Xu,
Aren’t you here?”
Li Han shook off the rainwater on his body. It was raining heavily. "Oh, your Aunt Xu should clean the room. I just persuaded you. The room is very clean. Who knew that your Aunt Xu wouldn't listen and said it was work."
"I'll persuade you later, Dudu, baby, you're folding clothes, you're so good."
Dudu and Baobao nodded. "Well, Dudu and Baobao can no longer wear these clothes, so they have to be given away." "Are they washed?" "Yes, they are. Daddy, smell them. They smell good."
Dudu folded a small pink T-shirt and handed it to Li Han to smell. This T-shirt is pink and has a little cat head. Dudu has only worn it twice, but it is too small. "It smells really good. It's folded. Dad will take it to you."
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Li Han touched Dudu's little head, and the two little guys nodded vigorously. "These clothes are still new. Your sister, when buying clothes, don't want to buy bigger ones." Mom was a little reluctant to give up, so she put on good clothes.
If it's too small, give it away.
"You can't blame my sister. Dudu and the baby grow very fast, and the clothes won't be worn for a while. Besides, summer clothes are too big and don't look good." Li Han put the folded small clothes in his bag, cleaned them, and took them with him.
They have a faint scent, but most of them are brand new and cannot be worn.
After arranging their clothes, the two little guys ran to Li Han and lay on Li Han's lap. "What's wrong?" "Dad, sister Michelle has read five story books." "Really.
"Yeah, daddy, Dudu wants to read ten books." "Uncle, the baby has already read ten books."
"Sister Bao Bao only has three storybooks. It's a lie. She doesn't have ten." Dudu didn't believe it, and Bao Bao pouted. "Bao Bao has a lot of them at home. If you don't believe me, ask mom, baby also has a bookshelf." "What is a bookshelf?"
Dudu asked curiously, and the baby thought for a while. "A bookshelf is a bookshelf, there are a lot of books." "Then, Dudu also wants a bookshelf, dad, a bookshelf." "Bookshelf, okay, dad will go to town later to sell wooden boards to Dudu.
"Uncle, I'm biased." "I haven't forgotten you, little devil." Li Han rubbed the baby's little head. His hair was long and needed to be trimmed. "Okay, get up. Dad will cut your hair.
My hair has grown."
Dudu and the baby got up, pushed the chair over, sat down obediently, and started cutting the hair. Li Han used scissors and a comb, and a big towel for the scarf. "Sit tight and don't move." Li Han trimmed the baby's hair first, Dudu
Dudu blinked and stared with big eyes. Dudu had never cut his hair. He touched it and watched curiously as his father cut off Baobao's sister's hair. Li Han picked up the hair with a comb and carefully trimmed it with scissors. Baobao was so fleshy.
For small faces, a "bobo" head is most suitable. The front part should be shorter, and the two faces should be trimmed into a refreshing "bobo" head. The fleshy face shows the unique cuteness of children, which is beautiful. Li Han uses
It took more than ten minutes to trim it, clean it and blow-dry it, put it on a knitted hat, and the baby transformed instantly, adding a bit of sweetness, big eyes, beautiful, and so cute.
Dudu blinked his big eyes. "Wow, baby sister has become more beautiful. Dad, Dudu wants it too." He climbed up on the chair and wrapped himself in a big towel. "Dad, cut it." Li Han said happily. "Okay.
, it’s time to cut it, be good.”
"Hmm, Dudu doesn't move." He said with a serious face, as motionless as he always did before driving. Li Han pinched Dudu's fleshy little face, and his serious face made Li Han happy. "It's begun.
." Without much effort, Dudu had his hair cut to make it look longer than the baby's "bobo" hair.
The broken bangs are a little less heavy, and I feel very cute. The shoulder-length "bobo" short hair, with slightly curved ends, is sweet. I especially like the fleshy face. It's so beautiful."
Got the little fat girl."
Li Han helped Dudu clean up his hair and blow it dry with a hair dryer. He nodded while looking at it. Yes, the two little guys were quite cute. Dudu was longer and the baby was shorter. They looked cute.
PS: Qi Guangyao will add an update, and JimH will write an update tomorrow.
