Blogging makes everyday an event! We have gone to the 234
th Army Band concerts for years but never have I taken my camera and recorded it. It is worthy of recording and sharing what these men and women do! They serve our country for most of their lives and give countless hours doing so. Many have served in Vietnam, The Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan and wherever else we are present in this world. The director of the band, Chief Warrant Officer James Powell, is our friend and he is about to retire after 41 years of service in the U.S. Army. Last night may be the last time we will see him directing this band. Thank you Jim for all your years of service to our country!
While listening to the beautiful and varied music, I looked up to see this
magnificent sky. Yes, those are the clouds that come before the rain! Aren't they the fluffiest balls of cotton you've seen? The rain held off until after the concert. :)
The sun was going down and pierced our vision for a few moments.
This young man is a trombone player and a new member to the 234
th Army Band. He was coming down from the stage to give his mom a hug. We are all proud of him and applaud his commitment to serving our country in this way.
While listening to the beautiful and varied music, I looked up to see this magnificent sky. Yes, those are the clouds that come before the rain! Aren't they the fluffiest balls of cotton you've seen? The rain held off until after the concert. :)
The sun was going down and pierced our vision for a few moments.
This young man is a trombone player and a new member to the 234th Army Band. He was coming down from the stage to give his mom a hug. We are all proud of him and applaud his commitment to serving our country in this way. 
10 comments:
So true how blogging makes everyday an event. This was a great one to blog about and put into history. Blessings...
What a great day! I love the cloud photos.
Yay for Shute Park in Hillsboro! My Oregon town! We would go there every week to hear the various bands and heard the Army Band with Jim Powell directing it (and singing!)
Send him our congratulations!
I love small town gatherings such as this. Having a strong sense of community is so important in a society. Our 'Old Home Days' weekend is coming up soon and I can't wait to reconnect with all of my neighbors. Good food, parades, frog-jumping contests, pie eating contests, book sales...and wonderful friends. It doesn't get much better than that!
wonderful post Julene, I particularly like the clouds pictures, very mesmerising :)
That is very true...everything is "blogworthy"! That looks like a great day...and oh, those skies--beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Flower :o) Oh, do stop by when you can--I'm having some gift giveaway fun at my place this week ((HUGS))
What a fun time you had. I would love to listen to the band. Can you e-mail me your addy,,I wanted to send you a little something for guessing the correct bug in my contest last week. My e-mail is
tntallgal@comcast.net
xoxooxoxoxoxoxo
Beth
Wanted to let you know my e-mail is tntallgal@comcast.net instead of msn.com
:-)
Beth
Hello again, those 'mushroom' thing are birds nest, made from the swiftlets' saliva..bet you want to try it hehe..Its a very expensive delicacy much coveted by the Chinese, double boiled with rock sugar..eaten as a desert. I'll buy you a bowl when you are here :P
I used to love to go to concerts at Shute Park! What a great memory. :o) I'm so glad you got to hear Jim lead the band for his last time-- that's so special!
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