The LaGarde Family

Memorial Day is a day we are to remember those past and present who fought for our country, some gave more than others, but they all gave something!!! Every day we take advantage of the freedom each and every soldier has fought for and on this one day, ONE day, we remember them… I think that is sad…

Everyday, I remember my fallen hero, and those whom I know, who are fighting for our freedom… I hear the  song below on the radio all the time and I LOVE it, it makes me think of Brandon every time I know he would have loved this song and the last verse is the best one, I put it in bold… I hope you all think and pray for all the soldiers who are fighting for us right now, there are a few whom I know and love putting their lives on the line and I really appreciate it! THANK YOU To all the US. armed forces I thank you today and everyday for all of my freedoms!!!

Since Brandon died 3 years ago, I have been planning on buying and flying an American flag, but we have so many rules in our community, I can’t hang one on our house so these little flags will have to do until we get a new house!!!

Chicken Fried by the Zac Brown Band

You know I like my chicken fried
Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I`ve seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman`s eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother`s love

Well I was raised up beneath the shade of a Georgia pine
And that`s home you know
Sweet tea pecan pie and homemade wine
Where the peaches grow
And my house it`s not much to talk about
But it`s filled with love that`s grown in southern ground
And a little bit of chicken fried

And its funny how it`s the simple things in life that mean the most
Not where you live or what you drive or the price tag on your clothes
There`s no dollar sign on a piece of mind this I`ve come to know
So if you agree have a drink with me
Raise you glasses for a toast
To a little bit of chicken fried

I thank God for my life
And for the stars and stripes
May freedom forever fly, let it ring.
Salute the ones who died
The ones that give their lives so we don`t have to sacrifice
All the things we love
Like our chicken fried

I love this picture it just shows me how proud he was to be a marine and how comfortable he was in this position this picture makes me smile

Corporal Brandon Michael Hardy

March 8, 1981 – April 28, 2006

I am remembering you today and everyday, my friend and our fallen hero!!!

I miss you everyday!!! I miss the light in your eyes that brought peace and joy to others around you, your laugh, your easy going ways, how much you love to joke and how it always seemed like nothing could hold you down… I miss the fun times we had and the many fun times we should have had…

I am so sad that you never got to meet Logan or Grayson… I hope and pray that they grow up to be like you… I pray that they would be joyful and happy, brave and strong just like you!!! Thank you for being our hero…

Even in death I know that God prevailed and I look forward to the day that I arrive in heaven and see you waiting there to show me around heaven!!! Until then I will think of you and miss you everyday!!!

Brandon Hardy

March 8, 1981 – April 28, 2006

On Memorial Day we celebrate and remember those who have served our country and died protecting us- Brandon was one of those who gave his life, and today I am thanking the Lord for him and remembering him. Even though he died 2 years ago I think about him every day and know he died doing what he loved and what he knew God called him to do, I know he felt good about serving and giving his life for the country he loved. I wish he didn’t (that no one) had to give his life for us, BUT he did and I am so thankful that he was willing to give the ultimate gift to keep me and my children free and safe.  I know he served his county well, and I am so proud to call him my friend and hero…

THANK YOU Brandon and all of the other soldiers out there who have given their lives to keep America Free!!!  We are celebrating ALL of you today!

Brandons mom wrote the poem above I hope you can read it- I thought I would share it with you all- please pray for all of our soldiers they fight for all of us and our children and our grandchildren…