Honoring Our Veterans
by Susan
Sunday my husband and I attended a concert honoring our veterans. It was performed by the Music Department at Missouri State University and was very moving. The band played a number of patriotic numbers including an original version of Yankee Doodle. There was dancing, a really tall Uncle Sam on stilts and a guest speaker.
The guest speaker was Ralph Manly a 78 year old veteran of WWII. He was an energetic fellow who had served the United States for many years and was also wounded six times.
Another highlight of the afternoon was the special recognition which was given to all in the audience who served in either the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy or Coast Guard. The band played the music for each branch of the service as those who served stood and were applauded. My husband stood with the Army. My brother and my father were also in the Army. My oldest son was in the Navy.
I found it especially moving when a single bugler played taps. It brought tears to my eyes as I recalled my father's funeral service. In my opinion, honoring our veterans is one of the most patriotic things we can do.
Sunday my husband and I attended a concert honoring our veterans. It was performed by the Music Department at Missouri State University and was very moving. The band played a number of patriotic numbers including an original version of Yankee Doodle. There was dancing, a really tall Uncle Sam on stilts and a guest speaker.
The guest speaker was Ralph Manly a 78 year old veteran of WWII. He was an energetic fellow who had served the United States for many years and was also wounded six times.
Another highlight of the afternoon was the special recognition which was given to all in the audience who served in either the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy or Coast Guard. The band played the music for each branch of the service as those who served stood and were applauded. My husband stood with the Army. My brother and my father were also in the Army. My oldest son was in the Navy.
I found it especially moving when a single bugler played taps. It brought tears to my eyes as I recalled my father's funeral service. In my opinion, honoring our veterans is one of the most patriotic things we can do.
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 11/11/2008 10:51 PM 
Categories: Music, veterans, Missouri State University, WWII, Band, Family
Categories: Music, veterans, Missouri State University, WWII, Band, Family
I too love to hear taps played in solo. It is haunting and reminds me of those who have died for our country.
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great article, and your so right everyone should honor our Vetrans. I enjoyed reading some of your other articles as well and hope we reach our goal before the year is out.
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Thank you for reading our articles and leaving a comment. Susan and David
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Thanks so much for reading and for leaving a comment. Susan and David.
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I enjoyed reading this and wondered
about your father's travels and
accomplishments in the military.
Also where was your husband stationed?
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Thank you for your comment and for reading this blog. My husband was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. My father reached the rank of Sgt. Major and we traveled to Kentucky, Georgia and Germany before coming to Missouri.
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True,this is a really cool site. I agree with what you said.
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Thanks a bunch! Susan and David
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Thank you. I have announced this your post in philipphine forum,this is a nice forum.
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I really appreciate that and look forward to new readers. Susan
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