Constitution Day

Today at my kids school was Constitution Day. Before school started all of the kids gathered around the flag pole for a ceremony which was dedicated to the United States. Songs were sung about the Declaration of Independence, some of the kids learned the pledge of allegiance in sign language, and some speeches were given. The Junior ROTC was there from Rancho Verde High School and some current and retired service men. At the end of the ceremony the ROTC released red, white, and blue balloons into the sky. The kids were told to send good thoughts to those over seas, and the balloons were symbols of their thoughts. The song "Proud to be an American" was playing as the ballons soared into the sky. There was a little talk of 9/11 because one of the teachers who served in Vietnam, was living in New York at the time of the attack. Plus, the Admin Asst's husband was working in the Pentagon when it was attacked. It is strange how 7 years has passed, and just the thought of that awful day still brings tears to my eyes. Trying to explain to my 8 year old why I was crying is not so easy. I can remember every detail about that day as if it were yesterday, yet I can't even remember what I had for breakfast this morning. All in all it was a beautiful ceremony. If I see a soldier walking by me, I sure as heck make an effort to thank him for his time and service. My husband was a Marine, and I thank God that his time in the service was done before our soldiers were deployed.