Memorial Day
May. 31st, 2010 02:54 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
helwenWhat we saw of the parade and ceremonies went well today, and were well attended. L and I were madly planting this morning, and missed the beginning. We've been madly planting, weeding, watering, etc. since we got back, and as of posting this, haven't even had lunch yet.
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Mohawk Regional played for us, so the local band stood down for this year.
This year the military person giving a speech was a Vietnam Vet, who gave a great speech -- may it inspire people to go forth and do as he suggested, sharing the meaning of not only the day but of service, and of what it means to be a responsible and active citizen.
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My thanks to my ancestors, father, brothers, friends, and all the rest of the men and women who have fought to preserve freedom and justice. These honorable folks have done and are doing the best they are able to serve our nation, often at great sacrifice of their own happiness and comfort, and sometimes the greatest sacrifice of all.
I salute you.
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Mohawk Regional played for us, so the local band stood down for this year.
This year the military person giving a speech was a Vietnam Vet, who gave a great speech -- may it inspire people to go forth and do as he suggested, sharing the meaning of not only the day but of service, and of what it means to be a responsible and active citizen.
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My thanks to my ancestors, father, brothers, friends, and all the rest of the men and women who have fought to preserve freedom and justice. These honorable folks have done and are doing the best they are able to serve our nation, often at great sacrifice of their own happiness and comfort, and sometimes the greatest sacrifice of all.
I salute you.
