On Monday Billy and his cub pack (as well as the town's Boy Scouts) marched in our small community Memorial Day parade. The parade is tiny compared to others, I'm sure. There were marching bands from the high and middle schools, a contingent of veterans and some older model cars. The Scouts and a few other groups marched along too to round out the parade. It may have been small, but they marched right along proud as can be, excited to be part of the action and this year old enough to begin to realize exactly what Memorial day is all about.
The boys walked the route waving their flags and supporting the troops past and present who have fought for our freedom. They listened intently to the blessings and speeches and as the names of the town's lost soldiers was read. The gun salutes were impressive, and the air somber but festive at the same time...
It was a beautiful morning and a great time to spend with fellow community members remembering those who have served and taking an opportunity to be thankful for all that we have...
On Monday Billy and his cub pack (as well as the town's Boy Scouts) marched in our small community Memorial Day parade. The parade is tiny compared to others, I'm sure. There were marching bands from the high and middle schools, a contingent of veterans and some older model cars. The Scouts and a few other groups marched along too to round out the parade. It may have been small, but they marched right along proud as can be, excited to be part of the action and this year old enough to begin to realize exactly what Memorial day is all about. 
The boys walked the route waving their flags and supporting the troops past and present who have fought for our freedom. They listened intently to the blessings and speeches and as the names of the town's lost soldiers was read. The gun salutes were impressive, and the air somber but festive at the same time... 
It was a beautiful morning and a great time to spend with fellow community members remembering those who have served and taking an opportunity to be thankful for all that we have...
Sweetheart, billy really does need some new pants!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great parade! I wish we had a parade that the cub scouts could have marched in. I bet the boys loved it. A wonderful way to spend the day.
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