Memorial Day 2011 ~ Featuring a Video Performance by One Way

This morning, our band, One Way, had the privilege of performing a couple Patriotic songs following today's Memorial Day Parade, during a special ceremony to honor our veterans. It has long been a tradition in our family to take time to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. And, this Memorial Day was no exception.

Here's a partial sampling of the two songs we performed today:

The Battle Hymn of the Republic

America the Beautiful

The memory ran out on my camera! I had a terrible time uploading these videos...so not sure how the quality is going to turn out. But, here's a peek at One Way.

                                

I've shared before that I don't spend a lot of time in the cemetery. And, while that's still true, I did stop there briefly yesterday to leave some red, white, and blue flowers on Faith, Grace, and Thomas' grave...and my mother's too. I didn't want them left out of the Memorial Day festivities this year. Just like we require James and Timothy to honor the veterans by removing their hats and putting their hands over their hearts as the men pass with the flag, the tiny graves of our children brought them honor on this day, as well. It just seemed fitting this year.

Thank you to all who have served this country and fight to protect the freedom we enjoy in this beautiful land. God Bless America!