Wishing all our troops a Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2009
From the Watson Family of San Jose CA... Thank you for your service and your sacrifice...
...and please watch Farewell Marine ... pause ... and remember all for which we should be grateful through out the history of our Armed Forces and the history of our cherished freedoms.
http://00f2630.netsolhost.com/farewellmarine.html


Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors)
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com
..or..jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com
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San Jose CA Veterans Day Parade 2009
November 13, 2009

Mayor Chuck Reed ...
San Jose CA 2009 Veterans Day Parade ... downtown and a beautiful day. Enjoy the parade! The music repeats ... so if you want to turn it off just click on the mic. You can also scroll over picture to pause and get a closer look...
...or click on the minus sign or plus sign to decrease or increase the speed of the slide show.
Here's the link to the 2008 Parade:
http://oldgloryparade.jeannerenepoetry.com/myblog/?smonth=11/2008
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Against the wind ....
November 8, 2009
For those who lost their lives at Fort Hood ... may you rest in peace. God Bless and keep you.
Just a simple flag I caught blowing in the wind with the old camera . Many of the homes in my neighborhood display the Flag and as a mom of a Marine seeing this show of patriotism is very much like being held up by loving arms against the force of my own emotions. It comforts me ... it helps sustain me. Thank you to all who proudly fly the Colors in front of a grateful home. ~jeanne

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DeSoto National Park near St Petersburg ....
November 4, 2009
I love this picture of Old Glory coming along for a day at the beach.
Photos courtesy of Anne. Thank you Anne!


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Veterans Day Graphics ... Tell a Vet "Thank You" ... and Happy 234th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps
October 31, 2009
~graphics by jeanne ... free to use to celebrate Veterans Day. Graphics are complied from my own photos and photos of the Veterans in my family. ... More to come ...
Thank you!!

My Dad ...

Yellow Ribbon round a tree in our neighborhood ...

My father-in-law ...

My Dad ...

My uncle


My husband ...

My Marine in grandpa's uniform way back when ...

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Cell Phone Images and an old VW ...
October 31, 2009
Quick cell phone images ... 
San Jose Airport and he's headed back to Camp Pendleton ... 

Oceanside ...
Oceanside window shopping ... 


Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors)
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com
..or..jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com
Please browse through the archives ...

Saratoga High School Gym ...
Old VW around the block from home ... mini Old Glory on the dashboard ...

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Boston and the Red, White and Blue ... photos courtesy of Annette
October 14, 2009

Thank you Annette! And thanks for always supporting my son and all of our young men and women in the Armed Forces.







Boston ... Thank You!!

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Old Glory in the neighborhood, Del Mar and Flag Pants
September 18, 2009

Photos ~ jeanne

Flag Pants -- Picture sent by Sally. Pants were made from material bought at the old Elliott's Yardage shop on Camden Ave. in San Jose. Thanks Sally .... I love the picture!

U.S. Flag in Main Office at Del Mar High School ... San Jose CA

Flag on old scooter at Del Mar 50th Birthday

Flag on wall in attendence office at Del Mar
Old Glory in window .... variations


Reflection of flag in garage window ...
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9/11
September 12, 2009
September 11th, 2001 ... Forever in our memory.

Photos ~ jeanne

Flag at half mast at Del Mar field ... San Jose CA

Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors)
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com
..or..jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com
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Big flags flying at State Capitol, Sacramento CA
August 15, 2009
Red, White and Blue in the Cambrian Hood ...
July 30, 2009
Red, White and Blue in the neighborhood ...
Photos ~ jeanne


More on the way .........
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Heritage ...
July 28, 2009

I've had this photo for a some and recently sent it off to my son, a U.S. Marine. Having done that I was prompted to follow up on some old family stories my grandmother had told me, did a bit a googling and found the website for Buena Vista, CO. I emailed inquiring about Dr Abner E. Wright, a resident of Buena Vista CO and some of the stories my grandmother had shared long ago. I received a wonderful email in response from a very kind and gracious woman from the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce who took the time to research and send the information on to me.
I found, among many other wonderful discoveries, that my great-great-great-great grandfather had served in the Civil War as a doctor.
Dr. Abner E. Wright (1816-1907)


The flags move ... !! I'm having way too much fun with the free graphics programs.

Graphic ~ jeanne
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Interstate 680 California
July 27, 2009
Capitola CA
July 20, 2009
The coast was beautiful ......
Photos ~ jeanne


Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors)
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com
..or..jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com
Photos ~ jeanne

Please browse through the archives... 



... nice guy who let me take his picture




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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 2009
July 4, 2009
To all the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces ...thank you for your service and for your sacrifice. Happy Independence Day!
With graditude,
The Watson Family 

Fourth of July Flags
Picture taken by Jackie...in front of Home Depot...Campbell CA ... Thanks Jackie!
~ photos ... jeanne ~


4th of July decorations Valley Fair, San Jose CA

Happy 4th of July U.S.A.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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American Flag pictures contributed by friends ..... Thank you!!!
June 24, 2009
Picture provided by Anne ... Thank you!
Homosassas Springs State Park in Florida -- A Bald Eagle injured in the wild, now being cared for at the State Park, where all of the birds in the park cannot survive outside the park on their own.

Three pictures provided by April ........ thank you!!

Statue commemorating the U.S. Marines ... I need to find the location of this memorial and will return to post its location...

Pearl Harbor Memorial ...

A soldier's gravesite ...
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Marine Mom and June Snapshots
June 19, 2009

Hi. I've just a few shots I took during June. My favorite of this bunch is the Audio/Visual office door. It has been proudly decorated by our Audio/Visual Technician at school. I really had to smile seeing the old Reagan poster...it brough on a rush of memories.
BTW .... I'm a proud Marine Mom who just wants to show my appreciation to our military men and women ... and military families. I started taking photos of the U.S. Flag a little over a year ago, and during that time I've found that signs of patriotism are of plenty in my neighborhood! I've enjoyed capturing these images and now I feel naked without my camera. I hope you enjoy the photos. Please feel free to comment ... even just to say "Hi." It gets a little lonely taking to myself.
Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors)
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com
..or..
jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com
Photos ~ jeanne


Flags in front of Michaels Arts and Crafts ... San Jose, CA


Downtown Saratoga, CA ... out for a walk

Saratoga High School Graduation ...


Audio/Visual Office, Saratoga High School ...
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Memorial Day ... May 25th 2009
May 24, 2009
Remember .... 
Photos ~ jeanne


Comments and Chat Welcome!






Me ... with Dad and Uncle Joe ...
Sung by Phil Stacy ... American Idol 2007 Season
Graphic ~ jeanne
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Palm Springs Air Museum
May 3, 2009
Memorial at Palm Springs Air Museum CA
Photo taken and provided by Annette .... Thanks Annette!

Please browse through the archives for over the past year ... there are many more photos of Old Glory and other images of patriotic inspiration.
Comments, photos and poems welcome..........
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Flying Old Glory .... with pride ... Oceanside and Camp Pendleton, CA
April 18, 2009
Flying Old Glory ...... with pride



Museum on Base ...

Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors.) 
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com
..or..
jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com





Oceanside just outside of Camp Pendleton ...

My favorite Marine above ... across the street in Oceanside .... 




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Flags at halfmast for slain Oakland police officers....
April 2, 2009
Flags flown at half-mast for 4 slain police officers from Oakland CA.

San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA


Saratoga, CA
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Just here and there .......
April 2, 2009
photos ~ jeanne

Flag in front of Midus Muffler ... Campbell, CA

Same flag against stormy sky ...
U.S. Flag on car ... San Jose, CA

Old Glory in Room 802 .... Saratoga High School CA
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Milpitas, CA
March 17, 2009
Milpitas Mall ... site of the old Ford Motor Plant

Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors.) 
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com
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Campbell, CA ... Old Glory on top of Pruneyard Tower through Cherry Blossoms
February 28, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA ... Old Glory and U.S. Navy ... on the hillside
February 28, 2009
Beholding Beyond Words ... lyrics by Jerry Calow
February 18, 2009
Note from Jerry Calow:
"I wrote this song to thank Our Troops and would be
honored if you choose to post it on your Patriotic Site.
I thank you and God Bless!"
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Dear Jerry,
It is my pleasure and honor to post your song.
Thank you,
Jeanne

Beholding Beyond Words
Beholding Beyond Words To Our Servicemen And Women
Stationed Around The World In Far Away Places
There¹s Not Much We Can Say To Thank Them Enough
For What They Go Thru Each Day In The Rough
But: Give Them Our Thanks
Give Them Our Love
Give Them Our Regards
For a Safe Return
We Praise and Raise Our Hands To You
That Earned the Honor That We Now Bestow
We Salute You For A Job Bravely Done
And Applaud Your Courage In The Face Of The Unknown
Defending Freedom
Defending Liberty
Defending Peace
At Home And Abroad
For The Past, Present, And Future Generations
Duty Will Always Be An Honorable Citation
To Stand The Ground That Freedom Upholds
To Endure Engagements Where Ever They Unfold
Defending Freedom
Defending Liberty
Defending Peace
At Home And Abroad
For Those MIA¹S, POW¹S,
Fallen Soldiers, Who Gave All They Could
We Will Search For As Long As It Takes
You Are Not Forgotten And Will Always Be
In Our Hearts
In Our Prayers
In Our Minds
For All Time
These Immortalized Soldiers Whose Bravery Abounds
They Are Sisters, Brothers Heroes Profound
They Enlisted For The Duty At Hand
To Serve The Cause Of Country And Land
They Serve With Honor
They Serve With Valor
They Serve With A Pride
That Will Change Them Forever
To Our Forces Standing Tall And Proud They Be
Our Country¹s Behind Them In A Solemn Sea
So Let The Flags Of Freedom Fly
Unfurled In Their Majesty High
In The Sun
In The Rain
In The Wind
Across This Land
These Are The Things Our Country¹s Made of
These Are The Things We Cherish And Love
So Let The Flags Of Freedom Fly
Unfurled In Their Majesty High
In The Sun
In The Rain
In The Winds
For All Time
Jerry Calow ( Copyright 2003 )

Please browse through the archives for over the past year ... there are many more photos of Old Glory and other images of patriotic inspiration.
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Hillsdale Avenue ... San Jose CA ... tonight's walk ....
February 14, 2009
photos ~ jeanne

Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors.) 
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com



Love to hear from you all, so please feel free to leave a comment.
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At work ... Saratoga High ... Saratoga CA
February 14, 2009
Army Recruiting Poster 1940's
February 11, 2009
Dad in the Army ... (but retired from the Navy
...) This is a photo of a picture actually used for recruiting poster. We don't have the poster .... I guess no one thought to save in back then. Wish we did.
Dad is the soldier holding the lighter. Taken late 1940's after W.W.II in which my father served in the Navy. After serving in the Navy (Seabees) during WWII he did a 4 year stint in the Army...to return later to the Navy and retire after 28 years of service as a Seabee.

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It's About Freedom January 2009
February 11, 2009
Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors.) 
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, I can be reached at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com

Starbuckscoffee sleeves on Inauguration Day Jan 20, 2009

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Freedom of Speech ... Cherish it!
Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose CA
Palestinian Americans demonstrating .... conflict between Hamas and Isreali Government Jan. 2009


Please browse through the archives for over the past year ... there are many more photos of Old Glory and other images of patriotic inspiration.
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