Pfc Shane M. Reifert

Pfc Shane M. Reifert
Shane during a sweep of the Shuryak Valley, approximately 3 weeks before he was killed. Photo Credit: PFC Sean Stromback

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Sometimes it amazes me how much Shane can still be at the forefront of my thoughts when I have so many other things on my mind. When Shane first died, I wondered if he would fade from my memory with time. So far, he hasn't. It's been less than 6 months since he was killed, so maybe eventually his memory will fade. But there are so many times that I catch myself thinking that he's still alive. I hear a song and think how I need to tell him about it. I remember something silly from our childhood and want to recollect with him. I'm feeling really anxious and want him to talk to me to remind me to calm down and that everything is okay. And then I'll remember how I can't do any of those things and I feel pained.

3 comments:

  1. My dad died 6 years ago. I still think about him, and I still wish he were here. Yes, the pain fades, but I don't think the memories ever do.

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  2. I have just finished a picture of your brother for and art contest. It is on my blog. http://elaine-art.blogspot.com/

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  3. My uncle whom I was very close with died over ten years ago. I still have dreams a few times a year that he didnt die and is still around today. Certain things bring back memories all the time.

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