11/12/07

Veterans Day!

Here we are at Arlington National Cemetery to celebrate Veterans Day! We attended the United States Coast Guard wreath laying ceremony to honor veterans past and present. It is always touching to be in the presence of so many great men that have fought for our country.

The Coast Guard is referred to as the "Keepers of the Sea." I am so proud that John is a part of such a wonderful organization that serves our country faithfully. What a wonderful time of year to honor so many that have given there lives and continue to give there lives for our freedom.

John and I love our country and are so proud to be Americans. Today it was so cold and cloudy. As I took a minute to look around at all the graves, in the stillness was a kind of reverence that I believe these fallen men and women deserve. It was a privilege to be in Arlington national Cemetery. Ellie loves to see her Dad in uniform. He looks so handsome!

15 comments:

jamie t. said...

What beautiful pictures. John does look so handsome. It must have been such an honor to be there. I love America!

Kara said...

I've never seen John in his uniform. It's awesome. What a great day this is to reflect on all the Military does for us!

Michelle said...

Hiya Angie!!!
I saw that you had posteed on my blog, and came over to see yours. So glad you found me! Your girls are so stinkin' cute! I cannot believe how big Ellie is! So fun to see what you guys are up too. Tell John hello from us, and he does look so handsome and proud in his uniform!

Kris, Andrea, Lacey, Mia, and Kannon said...

How Neat! What a great experience!

{ a m b e r } said...

John looks nice in his uniform! I love these pictures of your beautiful family!

Denise Stears said...

Wow, what a great thing to be a part of. Johnny looks very good in uniform, he must love his job. Happy Veteran's Day!

Luis and Katie De Leon said...

Wow! What a great thing to attend. You're kids are so cute (and so big).

Kristy said...

These are such beautiful pictures(it helps to have such a cute family!) What a wonderful thing to be a part of!

-Kristy

Danielle said...

Hey Thompson's!
It was great hearing from you guys. Look's like everyone is cute, happy, and growing! We are looking forward to March.

Michelle and Judson said...

have you lost weight, you really look great, what a man you got there! woo woo

Marci said...

Hey! I need your home address so I can send your family a Christmas card. Thanks so much!

Amber Joy said...

I love Arlington Cemetary also, it has such a spiritual peace. We've visited there a couple of times since we've been here. What an honor for John to be there in uniform!

So, I never recieved your email.

Where do you live?

We just found out Sean's company is moving us back on December 8th (way sooner then we thought). Is there anyway I can see you next week?

Please email me: princess4sean@hotmail.com or amberconnelly@charter.net

Jamie said...

Hey ang!
Can you give me your mom's contact info? Thanks!
Jamie

Blog from email said...

GREAT looking family. John, you look studly!

Tommy Thompson said...

You look SHARP in that uniform! Great to see a Thompson serve in the military.