Old Glory Parade Photo Blog - Patriotic photos of the U.S. Flag dedicated to our troops at home & abroad ...

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.

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

jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com

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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:

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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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 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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~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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      Quick cell phone images ...

San Jose Airport and he's headed back to Camp Pendleton ...    

 Oceanside ...

 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

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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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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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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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

jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com

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Red, White and Blue in the neighborhood ... 

Photos ~ jeanne

 More on the way .........

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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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 One Nation ... from sea ... to shining sea ...

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 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

jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com

Photos ~ jeanne

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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

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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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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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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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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

 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 flown at half-mast  for 4 slain police officers from Oakland CA.  

 San Jose, CA

 San Jose, CA

Saratoga, CA

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 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 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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Bev's flag whose daughther served in the U.S. Navy.  I will have to return on a windy day ....

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 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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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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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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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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