Chapter 160: The Soldier's Funeral (1/3)

The funeral was held at the National Cemetery, and early in the morning, Li Han drove to the cemetery, there are more than 100 public cemeteries in the United States, and Arlington is the most famous. Relatively speaking, Montana National Cemetery is much less famous, but the facilities are not much worse.

Today's funeral was held for the young soldiers who died in the war in Afghanistan, and Li Han changed into a formal dress to attend the funeral of the fallen soldier on behalf of the small town of Kemixing. Li Han attended the funeral of a fallen soldier for the first time, and yesterday he did a lot of homework, and began to comfort his relatives with everyone, standing not far behind his relatives and waiting for the coffin to arrive. Horse-drawn artillery carts, a ceremony that has not changed for a hundred years, and honor guards escort the coffin.

Li Han looked around for a week, and there were many people attending the funeral, and it seemed that Montana was a conservative place and opposed to war. But at this time, it was special, there was no protest, and it was quiet and strict. The guard of honor escorted the coffin closer, and relatives greeted the coffin.

The atmosphere was a little sad, and no one came forward at this time, only a loved one was left to mourn, whether it was a general or a parliamentarian, they all stood quietly aside at this time. With the beginning of the funeral rites, the funeral rites of American servicemen are completely unified in terms of specifications and procedures regardless of race, creed, gender, party, position, rank, seniority, or age. After the coffin arrives at the cemetery, it is first parked above the tomb, the soldiers who carry the coffin raise the national flag covering the coffin at the four corners, the priest then reads the prayer, and the honor guard fires three volleys of guns, accompanied by sacred and melodious music.

Rain fell in the sky, Li Han paused slightly, Monta took the rain, the honor guard soldiers were still blowing music in the rain, the generals of the army and the generals of the Montana National Guard were still standing on the side in the rain and bowing slightly, and the soldiers around them stood beside their relatives and held umbrellas for them.

Li Han took the umbrella and opened it, the rain gradually increased, and the drought in Montana would be relieved, but unfortunately it was too late. The pasture grass has passed the growing season. Before entering the earth, the national flag covered the coffin was folded, and a general of the United States Army came with a slight knee missing, as if kneeling on one knee, and the grass was still a little wet and sent to relatives. "I have to say that the United States has done a really good job in this. An old man beside Li Han smiled at Li Han. "Chinese?" "Yes, old man?" "Fu Province, where is the young man?" "Anthy, now at the experience farm in the small town of Komixing. "Yes, lad. But Mi Xing is a big town. ”

Li Han said. "Sir, did you mean the funeral?" "Suffice it to say, young man, who did you find the only person sitting at the funeral?" "Yes, only relatives, both soldiers and generals, stand and look at other people's generals, bending their knees just so that the families can look at each other, not look up, although the United States has many privileges. But most of the time it's not bad, isn't it?. ”

Li Han nodded, indeed, as if kneeling. And no matter how heavy the rain was, the honor guard soldiers did not slack off at all, and the general even held an umbrella for his family, whether it was sincere or for show. At least to do this, I would rather get caught in the rain myself than let my family get wet.

"Young man. Have you seen a passage in front of the cemetery?" Li Han, who asked the old man, was stunned. "Oh, what did the old gentleman say?" "I can not love the government, but I love this country deeply, I am against war, but I respect every soldier who sacrifices for the country, and it has nothing to do with justice." ”

Li Han's careful judge's words. "Yes, every soldier who fights for his 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 wants to come in the future, it can be received at any time, there are no restrictions, let's go, this will be the family and the dead alone for a while, let's go, go outside and talk." "The old man's surname is Lin, he has been in Montana for more than 20 years, he runs a small farm, his life is okay, it is rare to meet someone who can talk to him, the old man smiled and invited Li Han to be a guest. "I have a small tourist farm there, and I have time to visit, and it's rare to see Chinese people in Montana. "I think I'll go over when I'm free. Li Han nodded, just in time for the next baseball game in Great Falls.

After the funeral, Li Han greeted his relatives and planned to leave. "Han, how are you doing? Li Han turned around and touched the visitor, and gently hugged Max. "Max, it's not bad. "How about a beer when we have time to sit down?"

Li Han nodded and said. "Of course, wait a minute, I'll send the elders. Li Han sent Lin Zhendong away, but Lin Zhendong knew Max. "Han, what is Max looking for you? "It's just that I've met a few times at the previous drinking party, and I met and chatted a few words, maybe I fell in love with Hank Manor, Limber, and I can come to Hank Farm and have a drink when I have time." ”

Lin Zhendong nodded and patted Li Han on the shoulder. "Hank Manor? It's amazing, Han, I think I will, Max, the person is not bad, but as a politician, Han, he will think about his own interests most of the time. "Thanks, Limber, I understand. Li Han sent Lin Zhendong into the car and waved his hand.

At a café not far away, Max and Li Han began to talk about beer and slowly talked about the establishment of the mayor of Kemi Xing and the addition of three policemen. "Han, what do you think of Ronald?" "Uncle Ronald, I don't think there's a better person to choose from, Max, what do you think?" ”

Max smiled and took a sip of his coffee. "Perhaps, Han, are you familiar with Lin?" "We just met, and Lin Bo is a good man. "Yes, Lin is a good man with a heart. Max didn't say that although Lin Zhendong didn't have much property, he was very famous in Great Falls City and was a philanthropist.

Max and Li Han didn't say a word, one sentence was talking, Li Han drank two cups of coffee and looked at the weather and time. "Max, it's really nice to meet you, it's not early, I'll leave first, meet you for a drink,. ”

Max, as a state legislator, will definitely attend the campfire cocktail party at Chris Manor. "Goodbye, Han. Max saw Li Han's car go away, and frowned slightly, Li Hanke's influence on Mixing, especially among young people, exceeded Max's expectations, the midterm elections are really a headache, Max in order to win the support of some large farms and ranchers, the relationship between small and medium-sized ranches and farmers who previously supported him was not very good, and Max was a little worried about the midterm elections.

Li Han drove the pickup, blowing a cool breeze with moisture, the sky was gray, the rain was coming down, the drought might be alleviated, but the temperature would drop rapidly, Li Han felt a little cold at this time, and closed the window.

When I got home, it was past two o'clock in the afternoon, and I stopped and got off the bus. "It's cold. Shivering, back to the small building, Dudu and the baby have changed into thick clothes, and are helping grandma fold small clothes. "Mom, Aunt Xu, aren't you there?"

Li Han shook the rain on his body, and it rained quite heavily. "Oh, your Aunt Xu went to clean the room, I just persuaded it, the rooms are very clean, who knows that your Aunt Xu, don't listen, say it's work. "I'll persuade you in a while, toot, baby, fold your clothes, it's so good." ”

Doodoo and the baby nodded. "Well, these clothes Dudu and the baby sister can't be worn, so they have to be given away. "Wash it clean?" "Well, wash it, Dad, you smell it, it's so fragrant." Dudu folded the small pink T-shirt and handed it to Li Han Wenwen, this T-shirt was pink, with a kitten's head, and Dudu wore it twice, but unfortunately it was small. "It's so fragrant, it's folded, Dad will take you to send it. ”

Li Han touched Dudu's little head, and the two little guys nodded vigorously. "These clothes are all new, your sister, you don't want to buy bigger clothes. "Mom is a little reluctant, put on good clothes, and give away a little smaller.

"I can't blame my sister for this, Dudu and the baby grow up fast, and the clothes can't be worn for a while, and the summer clothes are too big and not good-looking. Li Han folded the small clothes in the bag, cleaned them, with a faint fragrance, most of them were brand new and couldn't be worn.

After tidying up their clothes, the two little guys ran to Li Han's side, one on the left and one on the right, lying on Li Han's lap. "What's wrong?" "Daddy, Sister Michelle has read five storybooks. "Really. "Uh-huh, Dad, Dudu has to read ten books. "Uncle, the baby has read ten books. ”

"Sister Baby only has three storybooks, deceptive, and there are no ten. Dudu didn't believe it, and the baby pouted. "There are a lot of babies at home, don't believe it, mother, the baby still has bookshelves. "What is a bookshelf?"

Dudu asked curiously, and the baby thought about it. "A bookshelf is a shelf, a lot of books. "Then, Dudu also needs a bookshelf, Dad, a bookshelf. "Bookshelves, okay, Dad will go to town in a moment to sell planks for Dudu to nail bookshelves. "Uncle, eccentric. "I didn't forget you, little ghost. Li Han rubbed the baby's little head, his hair was long, and he wanted to trim it. "Alright, get up, Daddy will help you cut your hair, your hair is growing. ”

Dudu and the baby got up, pushed the chair over, sat down obediently, and cut their hair. Li Han scissors and a comb, and a large towel around the cloth. "Sit down and don't move. Li Han trimmed the baby first, Dudu blinked and stared with big eyes, Dudu had never cut his hair, touched his hair, and watched curiously as his father cut off the baby's sister's hair. Li Han picked up his hair with a comb, and carefully built it with scissors, the baby's fleshy small face is the most suitable for the bob, the front is shorter, and the two faces are trimmed into a refreshing crushed bob, and the fleshy face shows the unique cuteness of children, beautiful. Li Han took more than ten minutes to trim, clean and dry, put on a knitted hat, and the baby was transformed in an instant, adding a bit of sweetness, big eyes, very beautiful, very cute.

Doodoo blinked, big eyes. "Wow, Sister Baby's better-looking, Dad, too. As he spoke, he climbed into a chair and obediently wrapped himself in a large towel. "Daddy, cut it. "Li Han Yile. "Okay, it's going to be cut, good. ”

"Uh-huh, toot don't move. Saying that, his face was as strict as he was before every drive, motionless, Li Han pinched his fleshy little face, and his little face was strict, and Li Han was happy. "Here we go. "It didn't take much effort, but Dudu cut the bob head that was longer than the baby.

The broken bangs, a little less heavy, feel particularly cute, the shoulder-length bob short hair, the slightly inward arc of the hair, sweet, I especially like the fleshy face, very beautiful. "I've become a chubby girl. ”

Li Han helped Dudu clean up his hair, dried it with a hair dryer, and nodded while watching, yes, the two little guys are very cute, Dudu is longer, the baby is shorter, and it is cute. (To be continued......)

PS: Qi Guangyao will add more, and write JimH plus more tomorrow.