Popcorn and a box of tissues

I dont usually cry much during movies and of course I am a girl and yeah I am a big wuss at times. So last night My son, Bill and I decided to wind down by putting in a boring movie and eating some popcorn in hopes that the kid would actually fall asleep before bed time. Sounds good right.....yeah but of course I must have read the wrong movie trailer preview because the movie was somber, and sad from start to finish. The movie is called "Taking Chance" its about a marine corps Cnl. (Kevin Bacon) who volunteers to escort the body of a young fallen Marine corps PFC thought to be from his home town area. The movie basically covers everything from the time the PFC was fatally wounded during combat by a stray bullet, through the transportation of his body to different locations, the cleaning, the honor and respect shown through the whole process, up to the transfer, and the ride home. I do not suggest watching this movie without a box of tissues. I cried through the whole movie.....and so did Bill. He actually had to pause it and take a break at one point. Needless to say the kid fell asleep but my eyes hurt today from the frequent watering of my cheeks throughout the movie. Its hard to answer to a four year old why they put ice in the box they transport bodies in, why they had to put the dead guy on a plane, and why he couldnt ride on the plane with everyone else......it was hard......but my child will have a sense of respect and pride as he grows into a man due to the honesty and the realness surrounding him throughout his life. On another note.....my four year old son started school yesterday and I went with him on the first day. Bill wanted to go but he was up all night previous throwing up for reasons still unknown. He always makes excuses for what it could be and doesnt go to the doctor.....stubborn Marines for ya! Blah.....anyway he had enough energy to go with me in the noon to pick him up from his first day and he was obviously well enough to ask why there was no flag out on the flagpole at the preschool.....the lady was a little embarassed by not having it out after that. I totally understand though.....just another day in the life of me......