Many many WWII solders did keep their war stories to themselves. That generation of men were just different. Most of them were steady, dependable, always there if you needed them, were walking encyclopedias, and knew how to love for a lifetime. Seems like they could hold it all in without letting on. Like it would seem like bragging or something. They just couldn't go there. Maybe it was all so horrible and why would they want to tell such a horrible story? They wouldn't.
And how good it was to have that particular minister to share all those stories that you had never heard before about your grandparents and maybe your parents and aunts/uncles and cousins and even yourself. Then the Taps, and the flag given to your cousin, Art. I sense pride and peace in your words, Blarney. Hope your are asleep by now.. 
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