We went to Detroit Lakes yesterday to see the Avenue of the Flags at Oak Grove Cemetery. It is becoming a tradition for us. Usually we make a day of it and go to the Flea Market and then come back through the Wildlife Refuge. Since we have company we decided not to drag them away for the entire day.
The flags are impressive and seem to go on forever, much like our Veteran’s commitment to protect our county and fight for our freedom.
I hope that the grand boys were sufficiently impressed with the amount of flags they saw. Perhaps someday they will remember the day they saw all the flags:)
Noah and Adam at the Avenue of Flags May 26 2013.
I'm sure they were impressed, and will remember.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it's something I never forget, today is the day I remember especially. Those flags are impressive and I know I will remember seeing them right here. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, long may they wave, Francine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful flags!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful display.
ReplyDeleteThe VFW in my community displays flags along Main Street on all flag holidays. They are a good reminder of the sacrifices made to keep them flying.
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful that you took the boys.
Very moving to see all the flags. Great photo of the boys.
ReplyDeleteLots of flag. Lots of memories.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful and what a wonderful thing they do!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, each one a reminder of sacrifice for freedom.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great sight to see. We were bums this year and didn't attend the local service. I like seeing the flags.
ReplyDeleteThe boys will remember, and they will share your reverence for the day. Beautiful tradition.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it's a story and day they will remember.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos . Good to see the boy's there to . Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I'm sure this would stay with people and they will remember those who sacrificed.
ReplyDeleteA gives a new meaning to the phrase "flag day" (Do you have Flag days over there - days when charities sell little paper flags on pins for donations?)
ReplyDeleteWe have Flag Day on June 14..it is a great day! :)
DeleteOne of our local cemeteries does the same thing - it sends chills up my spine. God Bless America!
ReplyDeleteI always love the flags...they make tears come to my eyes and a reverence in my heart.
ReplyDeleteLinda
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