All I know is if you want a Norman Rockwell version of Memorial Day in America you need to come to Sharpsburg Maryland to watch it unfold before your very eyes.
All of the local high school bands and fire companies show up to celebrate this most American of holidays which marches along Sharpsburgs very hilly, very straight, main street. It's wonderful.
Important committee ladies
All seats are good and people chat with the folks they know on the other side of the street.
Serious flag-waver
Preparing a float
Locals visiting
An attentive musician
The National Cemetery in full regalia
The park superindent touches bases
Wreaths await presentation 
The parade in full swing
Here come the yankees
The neighbors enjoy their paradeIf you're ever in the area come the end of May, do swing by Shapsburg...the local folks will make it worth your while.
Ranger Mannie
3 comments:
Hhmm, Mannie - I thought Memorial Day began in Boalsburg, PA (not far from State College). I believe there's a monument to that claim, also, in the town cemetery there. A group of women (perhaps during the war IIRC?) began decorating graves of military veterans, and it's touted that Memorial Day began there.
J.D.
J.D.
Nope, sorry.
One of the important committee ladies told me it was Sharpsburg.
(Don't contradict the important committee ladies)
Mannie
LOL, never. I once contradicted important committee ladies.
Once.
J.D.
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