I just returned from a Veterans' Day event at our middle granddaughter's high school. An incredible event.
It will take me a couple of hours to decompress before I can blog again. Events like these always put things in perspective. I've written about my recent visit to Shiloh; that visit continues to resonate. I desperately need to visit Shiloh again.
The solemn slide show at these events always brings tears to my eyes: amazing the number of alumni from this high school that went on to serve over the last several decades. I found my mind wandering, recalling all the close friends with whom I served over the years.
The walk through the veterans' memorial garden was amazing. One of only thirteen such gardens that Jane Goodall commemorated / dedicated at time of opening several decades ago.
The speaker, a master sergeant (retired) / first sergeant -- a "woman of color" -- one of the best speakers I've ever had the privilege to hear.
Emma: John Brown University; Christian missionary.
Whittaker: Pratt & Whitney engines; student pilot; school photographer.
Ovine (?): Indian, leadership council.
Zachary: Duke or Vanderbilt.
Photos will be posted later.
Watching WWII movies now on TCM. The between-movie vignettes honoring veterans are simply incredible.
Thanks for your service Bruce. Great smile on the previous photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking time to write and the kind words. I've been very fortunate.
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