photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee

Welcome to Day 149 :) We are nearly at the half way point in this challenge... Y'all should be really proud of how far we have come together .. I know I sure am :).
So it's a holiday here in the U.S. and today we are going to see how everyone Celebrates Memorial Day. I do realize this is an early post (pre-celebrations) so don't worry about posting early .. have a fabulous day today .. just take the camera with you LOL.
Here are a few examples to get us started .. I look forward to seeing what y'all come up with.

most people are going to get together at a park or somewhere with friends and family


where the kids can have some fun too


there will be someone taking photos


some playing sports


some just grabbing a lunch in the shade


or a picnic lunch with the ducks


but we can't forget to thank those men and women who put it all on the line to keep us safe


even the one's stationed at home .. taking out the trash


when it's all said and done .. we do have a lot to be thankful for

photo guy Loc: Chippewa Falls, WI

Well done.

photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee

Thanks :)

Bushido Loc: No Where and Every Where

I didn't have to stay up all night to be first this time. I bet Loguey is still in bed from yesterday. Now I am going back to bed. See you all later.

Flag is still flying


My fathers final resting place


My best friend's funeral 2012






Trust and friendship is essential in combat

photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee

Awesome photos Bushido :) very well done .. pg 1

Bushido Loc: No Where and Every Where

Thank you. I hope your day is spent with family and friend. Enjoy the day.

AnnMurrey Loc: Ohio

I hope I can get some decent shots today. I will miss the parade due to being at the cemetary practicing with our small church group. We will be singing America the Beautiful and Amazing Grace.Have a great day everyone.

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

PhotoSHERRIE..thank you for the wonderful examples and ideas

Bushido...There is something very moving about taps being played graveside....and you captured it...that last one is special too.
from the archives...maybe later Ill see a parade...and while looking for flags I found another night....maybe you would like to see it.

The story goes that Washington and his men made camp all around this area....there is a name on one stone only...the others are unknown. It would be a nice place to spend eternity...not to crowded and very close to the river.

the next two need no explanation

American Revolution


Vietnam Memorial


Found another night shot

mgstrawn Loc: Atlanta, GA

Love these photos, especially the one with the soldier girl! My Husband and I are planning to spend a rare day totally alone at home! So today I will celebrate Memorial Day through the eyes of my UHH friends!

mgstrawn Loc: Atlanta, GA

Bushido, do you and Loguey know each other personally or just through UHH? One thing I know, you are both awesome photographers! Your photos for today are amazing, and I love the angle with which you took the photo of your Father' final resting place! (pg. 1)

mgstrawn Loc: Atlanta, GA

Nan, I would love to see the American Revolution Cemetery in person. How beautiful! Great photos. I'm sure you must have many such photos living near so many historic places! (pg. 1)

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

So far, some very touching photos

I do not have anything because we do not celebrate Memorial Day here.

BUT, I can't forget you people who served, and won't forget to thank you either.

Jim ex-USN 1955 - 1963

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

Lets see a Canadian Flag

Bushido Loc: No Where and Every Where

Rivernan that looks like a wonderful place to rest. It is beautiful. The second subject is close to my heart. There are names of friends I served with on that wall. You did a wonderful job of capturing it. Your night shot is well done.

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Very nice Tribute!