Tonight's Activity
DaveHo
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Every year, our scout troop has the honor of placing flags on veteran's graves at a local cemetery, the destination for the Memorial Day parade. Personally, it's a very moving and gratifying experience. The weather tonight was just perfect, making for a very enjoyable evening. With lots of participation, we placed just shy of 6000 flags in 3-4 hours. Here's one small area.
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Very cool! Nice to see there are youth groups still out there that honor our flag and the troops.Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
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That's awesome. Thanks for sharing that pic.Music: Oppo103 - Parasound JC2 - Parasound A21- SDA 3.1
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Great job! Thanks to all of you for the great service.
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Our troop placed flags again the past Wednesday evening. We were blessed with perfect weather for a second year in a row. For me, this is by far the most meaningful and impactful thing we do. Can't help but shed a tear or two while placing the flags. Thank you to all vets and may you have a glorious Memorial Day!
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Very nice.
Both of Mrs. H's parents were veterans (her mom was a WAVE in WWII); the flags will likely go on their graves tomorrow. Memorial Day is very moving -- Harvard (MA) has a wonderful little parade and memorial service every year; it usually moved me to tears.
No Memorial Day parade or service here, though, AFAIK.
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Honor all who have served
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@nooshinjohn had an excellent and moving post last year remembering Memorial Day. I went back today and re-read it. It moved me today as it did last year.
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/182200/memorial-day-weekend-lest-we-forget
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Our Scout troop will be putting out flags tomorrow morning at one of the local cemeteries here. It is a very moving experience for all involved.
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Wonderful legacy to show those who served and who paid the ultimate price how grateful we are as a people (regardless of color, sex or politics) for their service to our great nation.
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Our idiot governor finally saw the light and allowed the flags, which were produced months ago, to be sent out. Because of the late notice, our troop needed some help this year, but it got done and that's all that matters. Another beautiful day to honor those who fought for this great nation.
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What state?
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Yeah, I do not know if the flags are being put out this weekend at our local cemetery or not. We'll find out Monday when we go over to place planters at Mrs. H's parents' and aunt's graves.
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joecoulson wrote: »What state?
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Good for you and your troop you must be proud. Thanks to all of them for their passionate caring and patriotism.Home Theater
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mhardy6647 wrote: »Very nice.
Both of Mrs. H's parents were veterans (her mom was a WAVE in WWII); the flags will likely go on their graves tomorrow. Memorial Day is very moving -- Harvard (MA) has a wonderful little parade and memorial service every year; it usually moved me to tears.
No Memorial Day parade or service here, though, AFAIK.
My wife's Aunt was also a WAVE. Passed away about a month ago at 94. Wonderful woman. -
mhardy6647 wrote: »Very nice.
Both of Mrs. H's parents were veterans (her mom was a WAVE in WWII); the flags will likely go on their graves tomorrow. Memorial Day is very moving -- Harvard (MA) has a wonderful little parade and memorial service every year; it usually moved me to tears.
No Memorial Day parade or service here, though, AFAIK.
My wife's Aunt was also a WAVE. Passed away about a month ago at 94. Wonderful woman.
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Thank You for honoring our hero’s Dave. Regardless of power drunk fools and their new rules.
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Our scout troop put out flags this morning at one of the local cemeteries on all of the veteran's graves. Everyone wore masks and sections were assigned to families so there was no overlapping and social distancing requirements could be met. It was a fun activity today to honor those who served.
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Great picture, thanks to you and your troop for doing this Dave.Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables.
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That's awesome Dave! Michigan is a no-go for the boy scouts, which saddens me. And no Memorial Day parades this year. WTH? Our stay at home order just got extended until mid June.Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
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Can't believe I didn't post pics last year. Shame on me. Tomorrow is flagging day at Forest Hills Memorial Cemetery, Reading PA. Troop 377 will be out in force to honor those who gave and those who gave all. Tears will be shed(at least by me), pride will displayed by all. First years will(hopefully) have a new appreciation for the freedom they take for granted. Don't let me hog the show, post your patriotic pics!
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One more from last night after we completed. I can't begin to explain how impactful the experience is. I'm sure something similar is done all over this great country. Get the youth in your life involved. They may not understand the significance of what they are doing in the moment, but I guarantee they won't forget it.
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Bumping in advance of what our troop will accomplish this coming week. Nothing compares to the satisfaction and honor of performing this service. All help is welcome. Many hands make for light work.
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I still don't get why vets get one day and the rainbow flag gets a month. Without the vets the rainbow flag probably wouldn't even get a day.
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I still don't get why vets get one day and the rainbow flag gets a month. Without the vets the rainbow flag probably wouldn't even get a day.
Must you taint this post about a good dead with this BS?
@DaveHo great job! Teaching those youngins the right way
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Relax dude. I'm emphasizing how import it is to do and continue doing what the OP has done and more attention needs to be brought forth. For without thier sacrifices, we'd all be worse off.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NRbalUTx8wo
