Happy Memorial Day!
I was looking for something to post on my other blog this Memorial Day and found these great photos from when our family participated with our ward in the Laveen Community Parade back in February. The theme was "Honoring our Soldiers." It became a great opportunity to remember some of the heroes in our family and to pass their legacy on to our children.
In preparing for the parade, the organizers from our ward asked for photos of any family members who had or were serving in the military. Thanks to the genealogists in our family, we had these great photos of Barry's grandpa and great-uncle Phil. Both were pilots during WWII. Grandpa became a trainer for other pilots. Uncle Phil was shot down over Europe after completing his part of a dangerous mission.
The children carried these photos through the parade.
It was neat to see them get excited about their heritage.
The week before the parade, Sister Papp came into the Primary to get the kids excited about it and give us the details. She happened to hold up the pictures we sent and Trenton immediately recognized his great-great uncle Phil, and wanted to tell everyone about him.
These planes signaled the start of the entire parade.
I'm feeling rather patriotic today, or at least mindful of the incredible sacrifices made by so many in our behalf. I hope they can feel our gratitude! God bless America!
