Today I packed up the U S Navy exhibit that we set up a few days ago.
The American Legion wraps up their convention tonight with a cocktail party.
I felt so proud as I heard about the veterans and their families reminiscing when
they saw familiar old ship's weapons, instruments, equipment and mess hall gear.
It thrilled me to hear about the families that wandered in from the boardwalk,
explaining to their children about our Navy's history and missions, in our little
"Please touch museum". It was very rewarding, to be a part of this event.
Someone gave me a star, and I am very moved, on this flag day.
It is cut from a flag that had to be destroyed.
It is cut from a flag that had to be destroyed.
I also learned about the American flag and Military funerals, the 21 gun salute and the
Honor Guard's meticulous folding of the flag and what it means.
Veterans and spouses can get help with planning funerals and honors ceremonies,
getting a U.S. flag for burial purposes, and learn about VA burial benefits from Dignity Memorial
getting a U.S. flag for burial purposes, and learn about VA burial benefits from Dignity Memorial
It's so important to know about our "symbol of liberty and freedom" and share it with our children .
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I'm very proud of this officer's dining table display. |
Big shells
Ahoy, mateys, I see land.
Korean War Monument
Vietnam Memorial
Wildwood, New Jersey
Much like the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., but a smaller scale.
Today the veterans placed a fresh wreath and I watched them gather around this amazing site.
sharing memories and gratitude, honoring comrades and heroes.
Really cool welcome to Wildwoods by the sea!
Wildwood Boardwalk
Mural on a boardwalk store's side wall. You know how I like those murals!
"Watch the Tram Car, Please! "
The veterans have taken over the Wildwood motels!
Wildwood N.J. has more Doo-Wop style motels than any place in the world!
Check out those plastic palm trees!
Wildwood, New Jersey Convention Center
Huge, modern facility, hosts many events, and big stars,
including the Car Show and Auction I attend every September.
including the Car Show and Auction I attend every September.
See my previous posts, One Last Summer Fling, September 20, 2012,
for "cars on the boards")
for "cars on the boards")
Oh well, (sigh) the convention's over, so home we go!
Another successful job completed, sure enjoyed it!
I love this sailor statue!
Right back in downtown Vineland, N.J, our hometown, there's a monument that I never noticed, until I walked "down the avenue", at the recent Cruise Night.
It was dedicated in 1911, so it's been there a long time. It is a beautiful Civil War monument, with a soldier, and a sailor, pretty impressive.
and given so much for my liberty, freedom, and safety.
5 comments:
A truly patriotic post and very appropriate as we come into the 4th of July season very soon! Just dropping by to let you know I linked to you - finally got the Dolly & Me Tea post up and am moving forward with some career changes which will allow me back into Blogland on a regular basis - and - opening an Etsy shop!! More on that, soon! And - yes - saw you at Cruise night and glad you found out some Vineland history with the war memorial monument. I have a great photo of the dedication of it - the street was a mass of vintage clothing on Vineland citizens witnessing the historic moment!
Joy!
Kathy
P.S. Here's my post link: http://thewritersreverie.blogspot.com/2013/06/dolly-me-tea.html
Great post! I too think it is important for our children to understand about the flag...many are not being taught the correct history.
Thanks so much for stopping by my post about my old house. It is in S. Jersey as well! Even in your old home town (or current one.)
Enjoy the 4th!
Jillian
Great post. It is very nice and a wonderful tribute!
What a beautiful patriotic post - love love love!
Came by because you left such a sweet comment on my blog ( you're a no reply blogger by the way )and am now very happily following you back!
Much love from Montreal,
XXOXO
oh and by the way - you mentionned you were confused because google friend connect was supposed to go away - I think a lot of people were - it was never going away - only the google reader was!
XOXO
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