Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Day 146 ~ Honorable Mention


May 26, 2014     
My instead:  I attended (and photographed) a military service for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day morning was busy for me. I had to clean a house faster than usual in order to get to Smithton in time for their Memorial Day service scheduled for noon. After I had finished, I rushed home, got cleaned up, grabbed my camera and headed out the door.
As I got closer to the cemetery, I noticed my mom’s car. She was doubling up on Memorial Day activities, having just left Green Mount cemetery’s service. I parked my car and walked up to where she and her friends were sitting. I got my camera and zoom lens out and began looking for that perfect shot.
The Anthem was sung, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and speeches were made. There was a wreath laying ceremony as well. After the 21 gun salute, Taps was played by a nice young man who had recently been accepted into the Naval Academy.
When it was all over, the crowd disbursed and another Memorial Day service was on the books. We had done our duty to honor the men and women that served our country, especially those that lost their lives doing so.
Noticing all the elders that had participated or observed the service, I couldn’t help but wonder how long this tradition would be a part of the Memorial Day holiday events. Will it die off along with all the veterans that have passed? Will their sacrifices be forgotten?
But what about right now? How many of us genuinely honor? Dare I mention this? Is it simply pseudo honor?
Maybe next time I’ll put the camera down…




 

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