Today is Memorial Day here in the U.S. The day we remember all the men and women who have fought and died for our freedom. My dad was in the Air Force, he served in Korea. I thought about him today, as the float of veterans drove by, during our parade.
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Every year, our town had two parades, one for Memorial Day and one for Independence Day. Since he was 12, our son has been marching in the parades every year. He started as a member of the Demonstration Team for his karate school, and now he's the leader of the team. I sit with some other karate moms and we cheer for our kids as they go by.
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This morning, I was in a bit of a rush to get out of the house and totally forgot my camera. I was going to take photos of the parade today. Now I wish I hadn't forgotten it, as there were some new marchers in the parade. The Captain and crew of one the ships that is docked in NYC for fleet week made the trip up to march in our parade. I believe they were from the USS Roosevelt. Which makes sense, because FDR was from Hyde Park.
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We were extremely lucky to find space to sit under two great big shady trees. It is very hot today, the forecast was for over 90 degrees. We were nice and cool in the shade. All the poor marchers were drenched in sweat as they walked by. More than one marcher remarked how cool it was under our trees, and told their group to march slower!
It looks like I shall have the house to myself for much of today, as Hubs has gone to Fishkill, and Jess headed down there after the parade. I don't even know if Hubs will be home for dinner! I am getting ready to make myself one of my big salads for lunch. There is some teriyaki marinated pork loin roast, left over, sitting in the fridge that will be delicious in it. My tummy growls just thinking about it!
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