Showing posts with label flag. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flag. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

USMC Color Guard

US Marine Corps Color Guard

The US flag was presented by a color guard from the US Marine Corps during the Greenville Scottish Games' opening ceremonies. I have always liked the Marines' "dress blues" uniform. They are very striking and formal. However, I did not envy those young men being out there in the mid-day sun and heat. I suppose that they get used to it when they go through boot camp down at Paris Island. On the other hand, I was sitting on the ground in the shade of the review stand where it was at least somewhat bearable.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Veteran's Day

Old Glory at Patriot's Point

It is Veteran's Day. Thank you to the veteran's who have served our country.


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Monday, May 31, 2010

Memorial Day

Old Glory

Today is Memorial Day here in the US when we remember those who have fallen in service our country.

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Happy July 4th

Old Glory Backlit

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July when we celebrate the USA's birthday and independence. I hope you have a fun and safe weekend. Enjoy a cookout with family and friends and some fireworks.

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Monday, May 25, 2009

Memorial Day 2009


Old Glory at Patriot's Point

It is Memorial Day here in the US. It is the day that we set aside to remember the men and women who lost their lives in service to our country.

This photograph was taken a couple of months ago when my son and I visited the USS Yorktown memorial at Patriot's Point in Charleston, SC. The island of the Yorktown is visible in the background. Since this Yorktown was named in honor of the aircraft carrier which was sunk at the battle of Midway during WWII, I felt this photograph was a fitting image for today's post.

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