Reason #9873 why we living near DC is so darn AWESOME.....
And today's field trip was about as cool as they come....
A whole line-up of Cub Scouts waiting in the hallway of Dulles airport...
to greet a bus full of WWII veterans who'd flown into town for a ceremony at the WWII Memorial in DC.
The looks on the veteran's faces when they saw the boys and heard their enthusiastic, "Thank you for serving our country." was a sight I'll never forget.
Look at that joy...
and the pride in their country...
If it hadn't been youth temple night tonight, I would have happily brought the whole family to show honor to our veterans.
In the end the scouts gathered round the veterans and sang, "God Bless America."
What an unforgettable night...for me, for the boys, and for the veterans.
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The Field Trips!!!!!
And today's field trip was about as cool as they come....
A whole line-up of Cub Scouts waiting in the hallway of Dulles airport...
to greet a bus full of WWII veterans who'd flown into town for a ceremony at the WWII Memorial in DC.
The looks on the veteran's faces when they saw the boys and heard their enthusiastic, "Thank you for serving our country." was a sight I'll never forget.
Look at that joy...
and the pride in their country...
I was thrilled to have Ellie and Emma with me as well to participate in the amazing experience.
If it hadn't been youth temple night tonight, I would have happily brought the whole family to show honor to our veterans.
In the end the scouts gathered round the veterans and sang, "God Bless America."
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!
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that is wonderful lara! what a truly amazing thing to do!!!
ReplyDeleteThis post made me want to cry! This is awesome, and it's also why I feel guilty for sometimes getting annoyed with scouting. What wonderful things it teaches our boys! SO COOL. :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an amazing experience! I got teary eyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome experience for the boys! A memory they'll never forget!
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes! What a wonderful outing for all involved!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures got me all choked up! If they ever do this again, I want in on it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is absolutely an AMAZING activity! Incredible!!!! I am so thrilled to hear about this!
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Sweet experience for all concerned. Thanks for sharing.
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