Well, I have no camera (long story, long line, first concert in 25
years for dh and I, confiscated cameras at end of long line, gone to
never-never land) so I took some pics this a.m. of my 3 youngest at the
Veteran's Day parade which I will post after I finish the film in the
disposable, take it into town, go back later and get it from town, moan
and groan from disappointing results, then finally post it here... So
maybe next Vet's Day you can see them!! Anyway, it was SOOOOO
worth dragging my body (I mean everybody) out of bed this a.m., and
driving into downtown Raleigh. My Dad was a WWII vet and I am
very ashamed and regretful to say I never went to a Vet Day Parade
while he was living. He talked little of his expereinces and
never was in a parade himself (our small hometown where he lived never
had one), but what an honor it was today to cheer for veterans of our
country of all ages, races, disabilites, backgrounds. We truly
live a very blessed country. And after today my children know WHY
we went to the parade. They know why we celebrate Veteran's
Day. And they know sacrifice firsthand because 6yo said as we
returned home "I wish Russell (her brother the West Point cadet) had
been here to go with us. I really miss him." I miss you,
too, Dad. Thanks to both of you and all the multitude of others
who are and have served our country so well. May we always
cherish and honor them.
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Nov. 12, 2005 - Happy Veterans Day
You should check out Vision Forum's new DVD, "League of Grateful Sons", about a trip that a group of veterans and family members took back to Iwo Jima ( I think).
Beth