The Memorial Day Event

Yesterday we held our Memorial Day ceremony at the state's veterans cemetery.  I was ultimately in charge of the event.  Talk about stressful for two weeks on the job.  Other than a few hiccups, nothing noticable occured. 

Governor Mike Beebe gave the keynote address.

This is called a Two Bell Ceremony and is a Naval tradition to honor those lost at sea.

The Air Force handled the rifle detail.  I almost broke my neck running from the pavillion, where the ceremony took place, down to the water where the gun salute was to take pictures.

I'm exhausted and managed to get some horrible blisters on my feet.  My dress shoes were comfortable at 6:45 a.m. when I first put them on but by 10 a.m. I was miserable from running around.  Regardless, it was worth it.  I learned a lot and hope the event will be even better next year.

We got great media coverage and around 500 people of all ages attended the ceremony.  It was a great salute to our fallen soldiers, veterans and service men and women.

After the ceremony we attended a cookout at the governor's mansion.  

Once I got home a had a lovely comatose-state nap.