Wednesday, October 26, 2011

A Marine Wife Stays Until the End

The night before the burial of her husband 2nd Lt. James Cathey of the United States Marine Corps, killed in Iraq, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of "Cat", and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept.

"I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it" she said.

"I think that's what he would have wanted".


Rest in peace Lt. Cathey.  Thanks for your service.
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6 comments:

  1. Opus #6October 26, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Oh gosh. This is touching.

    My deepest sympathy for all those who have lost a loved one. And for those serving at home and abroad.

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  2. lady diOctober 26, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    This really breaks your heart

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  3. Mike aka ProofOctober 27, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Just a reminder that there are more casualties than those on the battlefields.

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  4. Randy-gOctober 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Unconditional love. I also echo the other comments, quite touching.

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  5. Quite RightlyOctober 27, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Freedom isn't free.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    As a widow my heart feels your pain. I wish I had the wits about me to request that last night. God Bless you and yours. May God ease your pain with time.

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