On Saturday I got the chance to spend a couple of hours with heroes. These men and women who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflicts were gathered at American Legion Post 177 for their annual Veterans Day ceremony.
It was a wonderful gathering where, along with the Mayor and my colleagues on Council, the public was able to pay homage to those who have sacrificed so that we can live in peace and freedom. I was really touched, too, to see so many WWII veterans who are still among us. At the event they told stories and shared their experiences that remind us that there is a price to pay for liberty.
As part of the ceremony, members of the public had the opportunity to respectfully dispense of old and tattered flags by placing them in large red, white and blue metal fire pits. Young people from Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops participated as did members of the American Legion and members of the public.
Tomorrow we observe Veterans Day. At 10:30 there will be a ceremony with members of American Legion Post 177 and VFW 5469 at the Old Fairfax Courthouse on Chain Bridge Road. At the ceremony we will lay a wreath for our fallen military men and women. This is a very humbling ceremony and one that, if you have the chance, I hope you can attend.
Drummond for Council
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Dan, Family and Friends in the 2013 Fourth of July Parade
Riding the coolest car in the parade
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