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He Wore Many Hats with Courage

Published: Jul 23, 2017 · Modified: Jul 16, 2023 by Lisa Keys · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

Last Updated on July 16, 2023 by Lisa Keys

White sailor cap is one of my favorites of the many hats he wore.

He wore many hats throughout his life. William simply loved to wear a hat. From a Davy Crockett coonskin as a child to a Stetson as a teen he sure didn't mind messing up his hair. When he wasn't wearing those he chose from a variety of helmets and caps he kept neatly in his closet. From time to time I sit quietly holding a few of his hats. I love them.

Two camouflage hats.

So, when the cardboard boxes of his things arrived from Camp Le Jeune I was anxious about what I would find inside. Did you guess more hats?Yes, he wore many hats in the military. I close my eyes running my fingers over the seams and emblems hoping a few memories will send my heart soaring like the eagle offering courage to face, yet, another day without him.

He wore many hats like this dress blues cap.

Be a trooper. Be strong. Have courage. March forward. You, too can do this.

He wore many hats like this camouflage cap.
his hat

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  1. cookinformyboys

    July 23, 2017 at 10:28 am

    💔

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    • Lisa

      July 23, 2017 at 11:41 am

      I thought it important to preserve his military hats in photos. Do you ever sit in a room with your son's things? Quiet time with him is more of a good 😊 thing than sad.

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  2. Mary Shivers

    July 23, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Lisa, your words always bring me to tears! I feel the deep sadness and agony you bear in what you share, but those very personal snippets of your life are also incredibly inspiring for me and so many others. I am thrilled and truly honored to have you as my friend.

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    • Lisa

      July 23, 2017 at 11:43 am

      If nothing else I hope I show others it is possible to move forward and thrive. You are most dear to me my friend. ❤️

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  3. Marcie

    July 23, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Lisa, I know how hard it is for you! I don't know how you bare this weight with such grace. You are an inspiration to me, and you help me to understand that we will get through another day.

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    • Lisa

      July 23, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Marcie you are stronger than you think and while in your presence have felt nothing, but grace. The truth is we know how to put on a great show to make others comfortable. We are lucky that folks want to surround us with love and support. Keep celebrating your Harrison and let the whole world know what a kind, talented and much loved human he was and is. <3

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  4. karemack74

    July 24, 2017 at 9:42 am

    I remember some of those hats 🎩♥️

    Sent from my iPhone

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  5. Krista

    July 24, 2017 at 11:04 am

    I love to sit with Aidan's things. Kyle, Molly and I still wear many of his favorite clothes. Yesterday, I got to enjoy my neighbor's kids playing with his Legos. It's nice to have his things with us everyday. Not a shrine, but used and loved. ❤️

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    • Lisa

      August 03, 2017 at 7:38 am

      It's like a warm hug whenever I put on William's sweatshirt and I bet you feel the same sense of joy

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