Monday, May 30, 2016

Tribute to our Veterans

If you missed my blog post talking about our recent trip to the beach,  click HERE.  In that post,  I talked a lot about our wonderful experiences at the Sunset Beach Town Park (Sunset Beach, NC).   We fell totally in love with that amazing little park.

One special part of the park was a fantastic monument honoring all Veterans...  George and I are both EXTREMELY patriotic---so we enjoyed that monument each time we were at the park. Being there truly brought tears to my eyes.

Today I'll honor our Veterans on Memorial Day by sharing more pictures of the monument.  Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we enjoy sharing them.









We didn't know why the flag was at half-staff one day when we were there.






Can you tell how much we love that park?  Not only did I enjoy the monument --but I also enjoyed all of the big trees. 



Tributes to loved ones (probably from the Sunset Beach and surrounding community residents) were listed  throughout the monument area



I love this picture of George paying homage to the flag--and to our Veterans.



Here's one last picture of the entire monument.  George took this one from another angle --when the flag was "perfectly"  blowing in the wind.
Happy Memorial Day to ALL...  Let's never forget what these brave people did for US and for our FREEDOMS... God Bless them ALL --and God Bless America.

Hugs,
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38 comments:

  1. Linda at To Behold The BeautyMay 30, 2016 at 6:31 AM

    A very nice post, Betsy. Thanks for the reminder to appreciate our servicemen, past and present.

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  2. eileeninmdMay 30, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    Hello Betsy, pretty monument. Happy Memorial Day, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  3. AnnMay 30, 2016 at 7:17 AM

    what an awesome monument. I can see why you were so taken with it

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  4. Latane BartonMay 30, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    What a nice place to visit. Glad you share that with all of us.

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  5. GeorgeMay 30, 2016 at 7:33 AM

    You got some great pictures of that fantastic monument and the pretty little park that contains it. I'm glad we found the Town Park in Sunset Beach.

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  6. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMay 30, 2016 at 8:04 AM

    What a nice memorial park.

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  7. DeniseinVAMay 30, 2016 at 8:59 AM

    Great pictures of this lovely park. The statues are wonderful! I am remembering all our Vets today.

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  8. LVMay 30, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    Perfect presentation on this Memorial day. No matter where you go, you make us feel as tho we are right with you. Keep going.

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  9. Devilish AngelMay 30, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    Lovely photos...

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  10. linda mMay 30, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    What a beautiful park. We need more places like this one around the Country. Thank you for sharing it.

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  11. Susie SwansonMay 30, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful photos and Tribute Betsy. We can't thank them enough for the sacrifices they've made. God Bless them all. Hope you have a nice Memorial Day dear friend. xo

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  12. Ginny HartzlerMay 30, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Betsy! I love the ones of you, and of George in front of the sweet statues the best! They are great pictures! Hope you are having a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  13. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 30, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    Your post is a wonderful tribute to the Veterans Betsy.

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  14. GailMay 30, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    This is wonderful.

    In our walking park we have bricks much like this with veterans names and branches.

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  15. DavidMay 30, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Betsy, Nice tribute! We like driving through small town America on Memorial Day weekend and viewing all the memorials and events being staged. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  16. LieneMay 30, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    What a beautiful tribute Betsy! Happy Memorial Day, and God bless!

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  17. Fun60May 30, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    Very apt post for Memorial Day.

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  18. Arkansas PattiMay 30, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    What a brilliant and moving monument. The artist should be commended for the powerful statement. Loved the shots of you and George showing your respect.

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  19. KayMay 30, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    God bless America and those who gave all for our freedom.

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  20. Ruth HiebertMay 30, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    Great pictures. I can see why you loved that park.It looks like a wonderful place.

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  21. Small KucingMay 30, 2016 at 10:34 PM

    Happy Memorial Day to all.

    Lovely park there. We have something similar here but on different day

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  22. Lady FiMay 30, 2016 at 10:48 PM

    A lovely post.

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  23. Kim@stuffcould....May 30, 2016 at 11:13 PM

    oh that park is so nice! It would be nice if more were built. Yall look cute pledging....and I love trees too

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  24. BetsyMay 30, 2016 at 11:31 PM

    Thank you for sharing this with us Betsy.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  25. BeachGypsyMay 31, 2016 at 12:29 AM

    Hi Betsy! Thats a nice park and i enjoyed this post. You are welcome about the email thing---i didnt even know what that was!!--ha ha ha lol so now i guess i have it. It was hot and rainy Here today and our plants/flowers/seeds are loving it. How are all your pretty flowers doing?

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  26. KayMay 31, 2016 at 12:55 AM

    What a wonderful way for you and George to celebrate this important day, Betsy.

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  27. MarciaMay 31, 2016 at 6:27 AM

    A very nice tribute. My father's name and rank is on a paving stone in Anthem,AZ where my brother lives. Those types of tributes are very moving.

    We are off tomorrow on a trip to Europe including a river cruise. When we return we will have 10 days to the big move date! We planned this trip a year ago with my brother and sister in law. It has come and just the right time. How did we know that since moving wasn't in the picture then.

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  28. Linda PMay 31, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    Thank you for sharing more of the park and the monument. I appreciate the wonderful photos you and George share on your blogs. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment and I hope George's eye treatment next week that you mentioned goes well.

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  29. A Colorful WorldMay 31, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    Such a wonderful tribute, and so timely! How wonderful that this awesome memorial was at the new park you found. Love the sculpture of the children saluting the flag, and your pictures are great!

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  30. ShugMay 31, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    Hey there......this is a great tribute to our soldiers. You know how much I enjoyed the picture of you there with the two kids. Gave me a big smile! Hugs

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  31. UnknownMay 31, 2016 at 7:24 PM

    I love these photos and reading about all of your journeys! I am off of FB for now and back on blogger with a new blog @ imdowntown365.blogspot.com. I'll see you again soon!

    "Jane"

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  32. UnknownMay 31, 2016 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Betsy - Yes, this is off topic, but yes, I have dropped FB for now. Just weary of it, the negative posts, the half-truths, the sparring that people engage in that is truly not worth it. I may go back in time. In the meantime, I'm back to blogging - getting used to the controls, but it will be fun!

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  33. AnonymousMay 31, 2016 at 8:41 PM

    Hi Betsy, Very beautiful park and monument area. I have never visited that place. Thanks for sharing it. I hope you both had a great Memorial Day. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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  34. LindaMay 31, 2016 at 11:57 PM

    What a nice monument!

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  35. Brenda Kay LedfordJune 1, 2016 at 1:17 PM

    Betsy, this is an excellent posting and what a wonderful monument! I hope you and your family had a great Memorial Day.

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  36. ConnieJune 1, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    Betsy, that is a neat monument and a pretty park. I enjoyed your pictures!

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  37. Small City ScenesJune 2, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    Wonderful tribute!!
    MB

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  38. Terra June 3, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    Beautiful and the statues of the children are a touching sight.

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