Let me tell you a bit about my dad....he is a Vietnam Vet and probably the most patriotic person I know. When I approached him about possibly doing the first raising of our flag he got quiet, looked down, and said, "I'd be really honored."
So bright and early this morning he came over to raise our flag for the first time!!
As he got it ready he talked to the kiddies about how the flag should never touch the ground.
The Inaugural raising!
My favorite part...Dad saluting the flag after raising it.
Old Glory blowing in the morning breeze!
The finished project.
Remember this as you celebrate this weekend....the American Flag does not fly because the wind moves past it. The American Flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has died protecting it. American soldiers don't fight because they hate what's in front of them...they fight because they love what's behind them.
Happy Fourth of July!!!
3 comments:
Absolutely beautiful. Happy 4th :)
Great story!
I'm so glad that you asked your dad to do the honors, what memories for Eva and Jaden. Your dad is a good man, one whom I am proud to know. I don't always remember to thank him for his service to our country during a very difficult time that our country was going through. Perhaps he will read this....great job Jim.
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