Dear Sgt Grit and Staff,
My Daughter, who is 12 yrs old, had the honor to sing at the Vietnam Memorial in Springfield , Il. on May 6th , 2012.This was the 24 yr year of this ceremony.I took some pictures of the Memorial and the Honor Guard who where on the 24 hour watch before the ceremony.
It was a pleasure meeting and speaking with some of the Honor Guard there on that Sunday.I introduced myself and wife along with my daughter.I was honored to server i n the USMC and I felt honored to be there with such giving and respectful Marines and Soldiers.
Some of the ceremony was tough to get through but we all Stood proud and saluted as the POW / MIA Flag was lowered while Taps played and then Raised to mark a new day.
I was so proud of the Troy Middle School choir from Joliet, Il . who sang to the Honor Guard Saturday night and then again to the attendees on Sundays.
I have enclosed a few pictures of the Memorial and the Honor Guard. Sadly I can not send an y of the Choir due to the fact I have not gained permission from the school nor other childrens families. I will be returning to the Memorial next year when the choir will again perform .I will take some pictures of my family and send you some of those when my daughter is in 8th grade.
Thanks for your time .
Glenn Taylor