Memorial Day

I have been so picture-happy of late! How I lived before the invention of the digital camera, I can hardly remember...

Well, today is Memorial Day, of course. And in true Cooper fashion, instead of barbecues and boating, we honored our nation's heroes.

Dad's veteran's groups (he's in two) collaborated to put up a memorial in the Lincoln City Cemetery, and today was the dedication. The ceremony was lovely, and I got a few nice pictures.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Frank D. Cooper, left, talks with a
fellow Air Force veteran before the ceremony.

There was a 21-gun salute.

The Honor Guard from nearby Beale Air Force Base was on hand
to present the colors. And led by a woman!

There was a great turn-out. I was pleased for Dad's group.

Semper Fi group

Presenting the colors.

The local VFW post.

Dad's friend Jon.

Two Boy Scouts were called in to help keep the flags at bay--it was
very windy today.

Singers from one of the local high schools.

I thought the Boy Scouts were so cute, and they're learning all about
respecting the flag.

It was great to see a mix of old and young there
today.

May all of our veterans rest in peace, and may
our soldiers keep safe and come home to us soon.