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myLot reputation of 99/100. Thoroughrob (9552)   ranked 22 out of 661 in usa 3 years ago

We went to a Patriotic Music Concert tonight. It was presented by a local church here. They did a terrific job!!It was held at the fairgrounds and the grandstand was full. My son uses a wheelchair so we were right down in the front row.
They did a tribute to all military and service personnel. They had people from the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and the Marines. The local Police, Sheriff, State Highway Patrol, Firemen, and Paramedics.
They had 2 big screens set up and showed clips of each at work! They did the 21 gun salute, and also shot off cannons! It was definitely a nice tribute, and a reminder to not take our freedom for granted.
My 16 year old son was really impressed with the whole thing. It really was a nice night for it too.
The church needs a big thumbs up!! It was put together very well. You would think they had done the concert over and over, but they hadn't. They did a great job and it was very well organized. Definitely a great way to spend the evening!

 

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1. myLot reputation of 45/100. cbakin20 (152)   ranked 388 out of 661 in usa   3 years ago

That sounds really cool, glad you had fun!

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. GardenGerty (35249)   3 years ago

Oh, that sounds so fun and sounds like you had a good evening out. Churches can do some really high class presentations, because they have passion about the materials.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Thoroughrob (9552)   ranked 22 out of 661 in usa  3 years ago

It was a great night out, and they definitely went all out. I could not believe how well they did!!

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3. myLot reputation of 96/100. Lakota12 (23195)   ranked 76 out of 661 in usa   3 years ago

Sounds like al lenjoyed it.
Didnt hear about anything happening here but could have been did wathc the news as I have out of town Company! youngest son out from Tenn. been real busy!

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4. myLot reputation of 48/100. iriscot (792)   ranked 179 out of 661 in usa   3 years ago

Man! ...I would have loved to have been there. Remember December 7, 1941? I don't think the young people today don't even know what happened then. Now, we go all out to celebrate(?) 9/11. It will be interesting to see how much celebration takes place on the 7th of December this year!

I've been watching the PBS series "Liberty, The American Revolution", it is a great documentary, it's too bad they can't take a little time through the school year to show this patriotic series.

Just and old soldier's opinion.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Thoroughrob (9552)   ranked 22 out of 661 in usa  3 years ago

This was not a tribute to 9/11. That is what I liked. It started with coming to this country and on up. It was very nice.


myLot reputation of 48/100. iriscot (792)   ranked 179 out of 661 in usa  3 years ago

That's good! I didn't mean that the one you attended was about 9/11, I was just using 9/11 and comparing it to December 7th.


myLot reputation of 97/100. chertsy (2912)  3 years ago

Being prior Navy, Dec.7, 1941 is something we don't forget. The day when Japan attacked our Naval fleet at Pearl Harbor. Attacking us, when most of our sailors were either at church, or laying around enjoying a nice Sunday morning. Every year on this date, I sit and watch the history channel. I love hearing actual stories from the men that were on those ships during that fateful day. I wish something was done each year for the men and women that lost their lives on the USS Cole on Oct. 12th. Seems like they are forgotten.


myLot reputation of 48/100. iriscot (792)   ranked 179 out of 661 in usa  3 years ago

I totally agree Navy, I'm an old Air Force Vet myself. I wonder if you have seen all of the photos taken of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I have them somewhere here and will pass them on to you if you want. I may have to set them up on a website or something.

Keep flying that flag!!

A Marine buddy of mine just passed away two days ago, He fought on Iwo and several other of the islands.

Regards,
iriscot


myLot reputation of 48/100. iriscot (792)   ranked 179 out of 661 in usa  3 years ago

I forgot to mention that I have a cousin whose son is shipping back to Iraq tomorrow for his 3rd tour over there. We're in a H@ll of a mess over in that territory!

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 32 out of 661 in usa   3 years ago

That's wonderful to hear :-) It's nice to know that patriotism is alive and well. Glad to hear your son enjoyed it too. Maybe it's just me, but I've noticed that the smaller townships (at least out here) are the only ones who still do this kind of thing. The only way to raise a future patriotic generation is to show them that we adults value it, and that it's a good attribute. To have such a packed turn-out says a lot about how there are people who still care about this. Your post put a smile on my face this morning :-) We should never forget the men and women who served our country, and those who are serving now. Their selfless acts of courage to keep our country free should never, ever, be forgotten.

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6. myLot reputation of 97/100. dragon54u (15679)   ranked 143 out of 661 in usa   3 years ago

That sounds like a wonderful concert! Was it for 9/11 or 9/12 or just because this is a wonderful place to live? I'm glad every day that I live here, even with the troubles we are having right now.

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. ANTIQUELADY (16514)   3 years ago

I would have really enjoyed that & i'm glad U & your son did. Everyone should appreciate our milatary & let them know in every way they can.

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. peavey (7304)   ranked 91 out of 661 in usa   3 years ago

That sounds great! Churches and other places should do that more often, instead of waiting for the anniversary of a catastrophe. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great to do it then, but it would be good to do it other times, too.

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9. myLot reputation of 97/100. chertsy (2912)   3 years ago

I think that's great to show appreciation towards our Armed Forces. I don't know about you, but it's great to get all branches together in one setting. Along with the local police, firefighters and paramedics. Being prior Navy myself, and now a National Guards wife, I think it's wonderful to show all the younger generation that these men and women should be appreciated for all that they do. Sad that they didn't honor the National Guard, they probably did, just hard to pull them out of a crowd when their uniforms matches up with their active counter parts. I have never seen a 21 gun salute done, since it's done at funerals and special events. Glad that your son got to enjoy it. Being prior Navy, I'm partial to the Navy's song of Anchors Away. Sends chills down my spine every time I hear it.

Go Navy!!!

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10. myLot reputation of 98/100. KrauseHome (18435)   ranked 270 out of 661 in usa   3 years ago

Many times more communities and Churches could benefit from doing more things like this, and good to hear of your church doing something like this as well. It is very important that people realize the type of things these men and women do for us in the name of Freedom, and we all need to show our respect and say many Prayers daily for them as well.

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