The Best Small Farm

Chapter 160 The Funeral of a Soldier (1/3)

The funeral was held at the National Cemetery. Early in the morning, Li Han drove to the cemetery. There are more than 100 public cemeteries in the United States, among which Arlington is the most famous. Relatively speaking, the reputation of Montana National Cemetery is much less, but the facilities are not bad.

Today's funeral was held for the young soldier who died in the war in Afghanistan. Li Han changed into a formal attire and attended the funeral of the fallen soldier on behalf of Kemixing Town. Li Han participated in the funeral of a fallen soldier for the first time. He did a lot of homework yesterday and began to follow everyone to comfort his relatives. He stood not far behind his relatives and waited for the coffin to arrive. Horse-drawn artillery carts, a ceremony that has not changed for a hundred years, and soldiers of honor escort the coffin.

Li Han looked around for a week. There were quite a few people attending the funeral, and they looked very serious. Montana is a conservative place and opposes war. But at this time, it seemed special, there was no protest, and it was quiet and serious. The guard of honor escorted the coffin to approach, and relatives greeted the coffin.

The atmosphere was a little sad. At this time, no one came forward, only a family member was left to mourn, whether it was a general or a member of parliament, they all stood quietly at this time. With the beginning of funeral etiquette, American funeral ceremonies are completely regardless of race, creed, gender, party affiliation, position, rank, seniority, age, and all have unified specifications And procedures. After the coffin arrived at the cemetery, it first stopped above the tomb, and the soldiers carrying the coffin raised the coffin-covering national flag at the four corners. The priest then read the prayer, and the guard of honor fired three volleys of guns, accompanied by sacred and melodious music.

It was raining in the sky, and Li Han paused slightly. It was raining in Montana, and the guard of honor soldiers were still playing music in the rain. The generals of the army and the Montana National Guard were still standing by the side in the rain. Bowing and saluting, soldiers around stood beside relatives, holding umbrellas for them.

Li Han took the umbrella and opened it. The rain was gradually growing, and the drought in Montana would be relieved, but it was too late. Grass past its growing season. Before being buried, the national flag was folded on top of the coffin, and a general of the U.S. Army came, slightly missing his knee, as if he was kneeling on one knee, and the grass still had some meat in the hands of his relatives. "I have to say that the United States is really good at this." An old man next to Li Han smiled at Li Han. "Chinese?" "Yes, old man?" "Fuxing, where is the young man from?" "Anxi, now at the experience farm in Kemixing Town." "Yes, young man. Kemixing is a big town."

Li Han said. "Mister, did you just say the funeral ceremony?" "You can put it this way, young man, who did you find the only person sitting at the funeral?" "Relatives." "Yes, only relatives, whether soldiers or generals Standing and looking at other people's generals, kneeling just so that family members can look up, not looking up, although the United States has many privileges. But most of the time it's not bad, isn't it?."

Li Han nodded, indeed, like kneeling down. And no matter how heavy the rain was, the soldiers of the guard of honor did not neglect at all, and the generals even held umbrellas for their families, whether sincerely or just for show. At least do so, I would rather get in the rain than let my family members get in the rain.

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Did you see the passage in front of the cemetery? Li Han was taken aback when the old man asked. "Oh, what did the old man say?" ""I may not love the government, but I love this country deeply. I am against war, but I respect every soldier who sacrificed for the country, which has nothing to do with justice. "

Li Han listened carefully to the judge's words. "Yes, every soldier who fights for the country is worthy of respect, regardless of nationality." Reception at any time, without any restrictions, let's go, the family members and the undead will stay alone for a while, let's go outside and chat." The old man's surname is Lin, and he has been in Montana for more than 20 years. He runs a small farm and lives It's not bad, it's rare to meet someone you can chat with, the old man smiled and invited Li Han to be a guest and said. "I have a small sightseeing farm there, and I have time to be a guest, and it's rare to see Chinese people in Montana." "I think I'll go there when I have time." Li Han nodded, just in time for the next baseball game to be held in Great Falls .

After the funeral, Li Han greeted his relatives and planned to leave. "Han, how are you doing recently?" Li Han turned around and met the visitor, and then hugged Max gently. "Max, it's not bad." "Come and sit down when you have time, how about we chat about beer? The taste of Hank Manor is really memorable"

Li Han nodded and said. "Of course, wait a moment, I'll see off the elders." Li Han sent Lin Zhendong away, and Lin Zhendong knew Max. "Han, what does Max want from you." "It's just that we met a few times at the reception and chatted a few times. Maybe I fell in love with Hank's manor. Lin Bo, I can come to Hanke's farm and have a drink when I have time."

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

In the coffee shop not far away, Max and Li Han began to chat over beer and slowly talked about the establishment of the mayor of Kemixing and the addition of three police officers. "Han, what do you think of Ronald?" "Uncle Ronald, I don't think there is a more suitable candidate than him. What do you think, Max."

Max smiled and sipped his coffee. "Maybe, Han, are you familiar with Lin?" "We just met, Lin Bo is a nice person." "Yes, Lin is a kind and caring guy." Max didn't say, although Lin Zhendong's family property is not Many, but he is well-known in Great Falls and a philanthropist.

Max and Li Han didn't say a word, but one of them was talking. Li Han drank two cups of coffee and checked the weather and time. "Max, it's really nice to meet you. It's getting late, so I'm leaving first. I'll see you later."

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 going away. Li Han's influence, especially among young people, exceeded Max's expectations. The mid-term elections are really a headache. In order to win the support of some large farms and ranchers, the relationship between the small and medium-sized ranches and farmers who previously supported him was not very good. Max was a little worried about the mid-term elections.

Li Han was driving a pickup truck, blowing a cool wind with moisture, the sky was gray, and the rain had come down. The drought might be alleviated, but the temperature would drop rapidly. Li Han felt a little cold at this moment, so he closed the windows.

When I got home at two o'clock in the afternoon, I stopped and got off. "It's really cold." Shivering, returning to the small building, Dudu and the baby both changed into thick clothes and were helping grandma fold small clothes. "Mom, Aunt Xu, isn't there?"

Li Han shook the rain on his body, it was raining heavily. "Oh, your Aunt Xu is going to clean the room. I persuaded you just now. The room is very clean. Who knew that your Aunt Xu refused to listen and said it was work." "I will persuade you later, Dudu, baby, fold the clothes Well, how sweet."

Dudu and Baobao nodded. "Well, Dudu and Sister Baobao can't wear these clothes anymore, so I have to give them away." "Was it clean?" "Yes, it's washed, Dad, you smell it, it smells so good." Dudu folded the little pink t-shirt Pass it to Li Han Wenwen, this pink T-shirt with a kitten head, Dudu has worn it twice, unfortunately it is too small. "It smells so good. Fold it up. Dad will bring it to you."

Li Han touched Dudu's little head, and the two little guys nodded vigorously. "These clothes are still new. Your sister, when you buy clothes, you don't want to buy bigger ones." My mother was a little bit reluctant, so she bought good clothes and gave them away when they were too small.

"It can't be my sister's fault. Dudu and the baby grow up 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 clothes into the bag, cleaned them, and took them with him. With a faint fragrance, most of them are brand new and cannot be worn.

After tidying up their clothes, the two little guys ran to Li Han's side, lying on Li Han's lap, one on the left and the other on the right. "What's the matter?" "Dad, sister Michelle has read five story books." "Really." "Yeah, Dad, Dudu wants to read ten." "Uncle, the baby has read ten. .”

"Sister Baobao only has three story books. It's a lie. She doesn't have ten." Dudu couldn't believe it, and Baobao pouted. "Baby has a lot at home. If you don't believe me, ask mom, baby still has a bookshelf." "What is a bookshelf?"

Dudu asked curiously, and the baby thought about it. "A bookshelf is a bookshelf, a lot of books." "Well, Dudu also wants a bookshelf, Dad, a bookshelf." "Bookshelf, okay, Dad will go to the town to sell wooden boards to make bookshelves for Dudu later." "Uncle, partiality." "I didn't forget you, kid." Li Han rubbed the baby's head. His hair is long and needs to be trimmed. "Okay, get up, Dad will help you cut your hair, it's already growing."

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

Dudu blinked and blinked his big eyes. "Wow, sister baby looks better, Dad, Dudu wants too." He climbed up on the chair and obediently wrapped himself in a big towel. "Father, cut it." Li Han laughed. "Okay, I'm going to cut it, good boy."

"Yeah, Dudu doesn't move." He said with a serious face like before driving every time, motionless, Li Han pinched Dudu's fleshy little face, the face was serious, and Li Han was happy. "It's started." Without much effort, Dudu finished cutting his head, which was longer than the baby's.

Broken bangs, less heavy, feel very cute, shoulder-length short hair, slightly inward hair tip, sweet, I especially like the fleshy face, it is so beautiful. "I've become a little fat girl."

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

ps: Qi Guangyao will add updates, and write jimh tomorrow.

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