Re-posted from 5/28/09. I can't believe this was a year ago!On Memorial Day we went to the carnation drop at the Palm Springs Air Museum. It was a thrilling experience. Carnations were dropped from a B-25 Mitchell bomber that thundered by not far overhead to honor our war veterans. Next time I'll bring a cooler. Ahh, hindsight is 20/20 where common sense fails to thrive.
Joe loves his big brother Dennie, and something about the way Dennie is tenderly holding Joe's hand in this photo just touches me to no end. Joe's other big brother Brian braved the center of the crowd to make sure we could pluck at least one carnation from the batch for our little one. And that is, in fact, what he did.
Thank you to all war veterans and to every man and woman who has served this great country of ours in any capacity, be it military service, as a peace officer, fire fighter or teacher. We owe you a debt that can never fully be re-payed.
Awww, that first pic is so lovely...it's obvious Joe is loved by his big brother!!! I'm glad you all had fun...the pics were fun to look at!
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Thank you, chooka chooka!
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Thanks, Jack! I can't believe that was a year ago. :-O
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Looks like this was really a wonderful day!
And...remembering ALL those who have served our country in some respect...what an even more wonderful message!!
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That is beautiful, some really great pictures. I bet the carnations really added to everythings. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Debbie! It's amazing how time flies. The Memorial Day Carnation Drop is one thing I miss about Palm Springs.
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Thing are good for me and you have a very happy weekend. The kids are adorable.
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