Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Coolest Field Trip Ever...

Reason #9873 why we living near DC is so darn AWESOME.....

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." 
What an unforgettable night...for me, for the boys, and for the veterans. 



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!




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9 comments:

Denise said...

that is wonderful lara! what a truly amazing thing to do!!!

Andie said...

This 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. :)

K said...

That sounds like an amazing experience! I got teary eyed reading it.

Lisa @ Pulsipher Page said...

What an awesome experience for the boys! A memory they'll never forget!

Chrissy said...

This brought tears to my eyes! What a wonderful outing for all involved!

Pete said...

What a great idea! Love it.

Katie said...

These pictures got me all choked up! If they ever do this again, I want in on it!

CK said...

Oh my goodness, this is absolutely an AMAZING activity! Incredible!!!! I am so thrilled to hear about this!
-CK

Steve said...

Sweet experience for all concerned. Thanks for sharing.

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