If this doesn't make you cry ...

[MikeBjerum]

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 him, 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".

-Not sure what is more honorable: Being married to this faithful wife to the end or the Marine standing next to the casket watching over them both.

[Pecos Bill]

Grief is on the bed. Honor is standing next to the coffin.

Pecos, who's eyes did not water but who's heart swelled a little.

[Solus]

Here is an unusual place to find more on this story, but there is more detail and a few more pictures.

http://sexualityinart.wordpress.com/2007/11/20/katherine-cathey-and-2nd-lt-james-j-cathey-todd-heislers-pulitzer-prize-winning-photographic-series/

Here is an excerpt to stir up some allergies...

After arriving at the funeral home, Katherine Cathey pressed her pregnant belly to her husband’s casket, moaning softly.  Two days after she was notified of Jim’s death in Iraq, she found out they would have a boy.  Born on December 23, 2005, he was named James Jeffrey Cathey, Jr.

[tt11758]

Darned allergies.   

[santahog]

Saw this a few months ago, I think.. Yeah.. It burns...

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