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Memorial Day, May 31, 2010

Soapweed

Well-known member
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Moving a bunch of cattle Memorial Day morning. They are multi-colored in the spirit of Decoration Day.
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Going through a swamp
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Memorial Day ceremonies at Martin, South Dakota
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Quite impressive
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A nice-sized crowd was on hand.
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A neighbor boy who just graduated from high school this spring giving a poem. The girl in blue recited In Flanders Field,
and the lady holding the girl did a wonderful job singing the National Anthem and God Bless America.
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A state representative gave a good talk
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Attentive audience
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Another Ranchers.Net aficionado. He seems to be successfully practicing tried and true military maneuvers of cover and concealment,
using nature's shadows to best advantage. :wink:
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My dad forgot to bring a chair, so this ladder serves the purpose.
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The unveiling of the new Veteran's Wall
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The cover is whisked away.
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Flags of the Armed Forces are put into place.
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The wall was an idea, conceived, promoted, and accomplished by a young man for his Eagle Scout project. Others also worked
diligently to aid in its completion, and it is a fine tribute to local veterans.
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The honor guard in their closing march
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We are all very proud of this fine group of gentlemen.
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They have fought the fight to keep our great country free.
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The Wall
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A veteran and nice gentleman
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My name is even in there somewhere.
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Three fine young brothers from the JF Ranch
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My dad, his bride, her daughter, granddaughters, and their neighbor girl
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Impressive line-up of flags, over 250 in all
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The cemetery was very beautiful.
 

DustDevil

Well-known member
Thanks, Soapweed. A mighty fine Memorial Day in America.

here's a link to today's Laying of the Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns

http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos.do?displayContent=215584&page=1
 

garn

Well-known member
Thanks for the pictures, Soapweed. Looks like you guys had a spectacular weather day as well.

God Bless those who gave up their life so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have today!
 

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