Middle Man Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) A few shots from Memorial Day Weekend. We probably took twenty five shots of the Washington Monument from all over The Mall... Edited June 11, 2008 by Middle Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Rolling Thunder Arlington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seth Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) Thanks for sharing those. I hate NOVA, MD and DC... but do so love the archetectural icons of the US. I'm always amazed at the elegance. I'm always most moved by Arlington. Some silent video from the lst time I was there: http://www.offroadmarketing.com/Personal/d...ls/unknown1.AVI http://www.offroadmarketing.com/Personal/d...ls/unknown2.AVI Edited June 12, 2008 by Sethmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Thanks for sharing those. I hate NOVA, MD and DC... but do so love the archetectural icons of the US. I'm always amazed at the elegance. I'm always most moved by Arlington. Some silent video from the lst time I was there: http://www.offroadmarketing.com/Personal/d...ls/unknown1.AVI http://www.offroadmarketing.com/Personal/d...ls/unknown2.AVI Read about the guys who walk the Unknown Soldier patrol...incredible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) There's a great website about it out there. Can't remember off hand the address but their service is truly a testament to our armed forces. Edited June 12, 2008 by Sethmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Rolling Thunder is an awesome experience. Having ridden in that parade several times I can say it is truly a moving event. My first was right after 9-11 and they were still reconstructing the Pentagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) We sat on the back (east) side of the Lincoln Memorial for over an hour watching Rolling Thunder. Early on in the parade several helicopters flew over the bridge and tipped in salute. One from HMX-1, one from the Coast Guard, and one blue Huey I didn't get the markings on. At the Tomb of the Unknowns, the rust colored stains on the sidewalks mark the steps that the patrol makes. We watched an hour of VFW sponsored wreath-laying before the Changing of the Guard. The necessity of the patrol's issued sunglasses was quite apparent. Arlington on Memorial Day was a most moving experience. The Custis and Lee families had a spectacular view of the Federal City across the river... Edited June 12, 2008 by Middle Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I appreciate those fine photos even though we live close enough to hear the bugle from Arlington for taps in the evening and revelie every morning. Living near D.C. has its downsides for sure. Thanks for reminding me of its upsides too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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