[ConorMacNessa]

Still basking in the reflection of that magnificent event! The Commandant's Own, the Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps, gave a concert ending with a rendition of Beethoven's 9th - Ode To Joy - with cannon fire at the conclusion. We were seated in close proximity to the battery of three cannon - it was outstanding.

At the conclusion "Evening Colors" sounded forth from the President's Own, The Marine Corps Band. The Fort McHenry Flag was reverently lowered as all stood. Then a bugler on the parapet sounded "Taps." A fitting end to the evening.

No dirt time today - I hope to get a little dirt time in tomorrow.



"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

I can only imagine the cannon fire...what a fantastic experience, the whole Evening Parade. I think I’m jealous.