The Robinsons arrived just minutes before the police closed the intersection completely for the parade. It seems Jim threw a tire on his chair as they were leaving to meet us (for want of a shoe the war was lost? – almost). A few sets of hands were able to stretch, hold, and pull the tire back onto the rim of the errant wheel. Crisis averted and together at last, FReepers were pumped up and ready to cheer our Veterans and Troops as the parade marched past us.
And march past they did: Airborne, Navy, Marines, Air Force and the Coast Guard; Tuskegee Airman, a Doolittle Raider, WW II Airwomen pilots, Vietnam jungle troopers, graying Korean War vets in crisp battle dress uniforms, former POW’s, Desert Storm and Shield troops and every rank and rating known to the Armed Services of the United States of America. The Best of Us passed in review and received the thanks of their nation, and then we remembered.
We remembered those who have passed into history. The Doolittle raiders who did not make the Chinese coast, the men of the Frozen Chosen who’s last thought was of a home across the world, the Finest Generation lost at Pearl Harbor – Anzio – the Islands of the Pacific – Omaha Beach, Tet and Hamburger Hill; yes we remembered them all today. Sure in the certain knowledge that America will always give of her best when the call comes, we remembered. Just as we are building memories with our newest heroes who are presently serving, carrying forward the gift of freedom secured by earlier great men and women. We remembered, and we thank them all.
Although it was obvious the FReepers in Colorado previously tried to drown the honored trio, we merely tried to fry them in the radiant, noon sunshine with breezes and temperature made to order. After the parade and a gathering at the courthouse we met at a local restaurant. All had a marvelous time visiting. Many of us were meeting each other for the first time. Thank you JR for this forum that brings us together and gives us a voice.
St. Louis FReepers, take care of our guests. Since we’ve already employed dunking and roasting, you will need a new booby-trap to be original. Seriously, we send our love and prayers. You will have a wonderful time, as we did!
And, don’t forget the flowers! Sheila adores flowers!
Those FReepers in attendance to meet with JimRob & Co. and to remember: Prov3456, Bogeyman, GulfWar1Vet, DogRobber, Bluesagewoman, Zip, Mrs. Zip, Little SunnySide, BOBWADE, Jim Robinson, Sheila, Chris, Controlling Legal Authority, E. Pluribus Unum, The Snowflake, Just Another Joe, and 3 other non-FReepers: Tom, The Harmonica Man, and Ruth. In fellowship together, we remembered.
(link to Mid-Missouri Chapter Webpage) for more photos see page 2.
Terrific!
Very cool! What a great way to spend the weekend in the company of fellow conservatives!
Heck, Jim, the pictures got ME choked up!
I would have sure liked to have been there!
WAY TO GO, MISSOURI FREEPERS!
LOL! Love this! I have a feeling you might have heard all about the flowers during Jim, Sheila, and Chris's visit! Thanks for reminding the next group!!!!!
Great report! Thank you, bluesagewoman! It was a great day for a parade!