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May 30, 2016

Memorial Day Random-osity

The Good, the Random, and the Fun

The Good: Memorial Day reminds us to appreciate those who lost their lives while defending our country. This grand display of flags and crosses was made by the Long family of Strasburg. They started doing this 9 years ago for Memorial Day weekend and every year they add more flags.


The Random: After I took the above pictures at Red Bud Road, I stopped at Hupp's Hill and walked around with Flash. Here we see the park entrance, which is across Route 11 from City Bank. Note the motorcycle passing by. I've seen (and heard) many cycles this weekend because of the Rolling Thunder Run to Washington, DC. It's become a huge Memorial Day event. 


The Fun: This bright van decorated like a flag made me smile. I'm not sure it's proper as far as flag etiquette, but it is colorful and fun to view.

Also sharing with Seasons and Through My Lens

15 comments:

  1. betty-NZ2:29 AM, May 31, 2016

    What a great way to celebrate and remember those who made the world a better place.

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  2. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm9:09 AM, May 31, 2016

    We were in DC through Saturday and there were a lot of motorcycles at our hotel that last night. The revving under our window late at night wasn't so fun.

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  3. Tamar SB9:58 AM, May 31, 2016

    The flags always get me, such a sight.

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  4. Out on the prairie10:06 AM, May 31, 2016

    Love those flags, they offer a strong reminder of our heritage

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  5. Linda W.10:57 AM, May 31, 2016

    Love your first photo of all the flags in the cemetery.

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  6. William Kendall11:22 AM, May 31, 2016

    That really is a lot of flags.

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  7. Anonymous1:16 PM, May 31, 2016

    Thank you so much for the flag display for SEASONS! So appropriate and a beautiful sight! Am happy and proud of your share!
    It seems like this year there is more display of patriotism, Like that the bikers joined in this (hope to see some pics, or videos of the Rolling Thunder event in Washington at FB)
    Enjoy your week:)

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  8. Bill2:16 PM, May 31, 2016

    Lots of flags to remember all the lost loved ones.

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  9. Lowcarb team member7:22 PM, May 31, 2016

    A very poignant sight to see all those flags ...

    All the best Jan

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  10. Michelle10:10 PM, May 31, 2016

    How wonderful that this family shows such respect with the flag display!

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  11. handmade by amalia11:20 PM, May 31, 2016

    That van is indeed fun.
    Amalia
    xo

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  12. likeschocolate11:55 PM, May 31, 2016

    That van is cool! Hope you had a great weekend!
    http://travelingbugwiththreeboys-kelleyn.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-time.html

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  13. Anne (cornucopia)5:22 AM, June 01, 2016

    Great photos. I love the flags for Memorial Day. Fantastic tribute to our military who sacrificed to protect our Freedom.

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  14. Connie1:44 PM, June 01, 2016

    Wow, that is quite a display of flags!

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)5:39 PM, June 01, 2016

    What a nice post. The van made me smile and was a good way to end the post. Those flags were a beautiful display for Memorial Day

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