Monday, May 27, 2013

Flags

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.

Avenue of Fags in Detroit Lakes 

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.

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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

Noah and Adam at the Avenue of Flags May 26 2013.

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19 comments:

Linda Reeder said...

I'm sure they were impressed, and will remember.

DJan said...

Although 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. :-)

Primitive Stars said...

How beautiful, long may they wave, Francine.

Beth said...

Beautiful, beautiful flags!

Nancy said...

A wonderful display.

The 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.

Gail said...

Beautiful.

It is wonderful that you took the boys.

Anonymous said...

Very moving to see all the flags. Great photo of the boys.

troutbirder said...

Lots of flag. Lots of memories.

MTWaggin said...

That is so beautiful and what a wonderful thing they do!

Strawberry Lane said...

Wonderful photos, each one a reminder of sacrifice for freedom.

L. D. said...

It is a great sight to see. We were bums this year and didn't attend the local service. I like seeing the flags.

Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandma said...

The boys will remember, and they will share your reverence for the day. Beautiful tradition.

LindaG said...

I'm sure it's a story and day they will remember.

Country Gal said...

Wonderful photos . Good to see the boy's there to . Have a good day !

Red said...

Beautiful. I'm sure this would stay with people and they will remember those who sacrificed.

Alan Burnett said...

A 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?)

linda m said...

One of our local cemeteries does the same thing - it sends chills up my spine. God Bless America!

Terry and Linda said...

I always love the flags...they make tears come to my eyes and a reverence in my heart.

Linda
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Far Side of Fifty said...

We have Flag Day on June 14..it is a great day! :)