Today we celebrated those men and women who have fought for our every day freedoms. We have the freedom to vote, go to church, go to school, marry who we want, the list is endless. So many things we take for granted, but we forget sometimes about the families who have been without each other for so long, and those who fought and sometimes lost their lives defending our freedom that makes this Country so great. Today we celebrated those who have fought, who are fighting, or who will fight for our blessed freedom.
We began our morning by going to my work and riding down with some of the residents and my co-workers. We got into the perfect spot with an amazing view, wrapped up and waited as the streets were closed and the parade route was cleared.
We got some yummy hot chocolate, bundled up and waited.
Before long, we had a moment of silence then the parade began over the Truckee river. (about a block from where we were seated.) I took a TON of pictures, here are some of my favorites...
After the amazing parade, we headed down to the Marina, had our lunch and went to the dog park. After we played a bit, we continued around the entire Marina path. (2 miles) What a nice and relaxing day.
Heroes
By Jared Jenkins
In war, there are lives risked and lives taken
Men and women giving their best to defend what they love
They defend their country
Their honor
Their people
Some call them soldiers
Others call them heroes
Our veterans have risked their lives for us
They have lived through hell and fought with honor
Many have killed
And regret doing so
For every life, there is a soul
For every soul, there is a life
For those who have died, we show great appreciation and remembrance
For those who live, along with them live the horrific memories of battle
Some, memories of defeat
Some, memories of victory
Our veterans were more than soldiers
They were, and still are heroes
