Photos by Sheryl Kolt and Jayne Scardello, Tomo-Kahni Chapter
Photo by Jayne Scardello
The Sons of Liberty Chapter, California Society Sons of the American Revolution, sponsored the 25th Annual George Washington Commemorative Massing of the Colors and Salute to Our Armed Forces on 17 February 2008, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills.
Our own State Regent, Anne Lampman brought greetings from the DAR.
Photo by Sheryl Kolt
Lt. Col. David Smith, USAF, and the United States Air Force Blue Eagles Honor Guard explained what each fold represented as the young cadets unfolded and folded Old Glory.
Photo by Sheryl Kolt
After the ceremony, Lt. Col. Smith presented Mrs. Lampman with the flag.
Photo by Sheryl Kolt
In honor of George Washington’s birthday, a wreath was laid at the foot of his statue. At the end of the ceremony, each Color Guard paid its respect as it left the staging area.
Photo by Sheryl Kolt
Photo by Jayne Scardello
Photo by Jayne Scardello
A musket salute was presented by Harbor Chapter SAR; Morgan’s Rangers, 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers BAR; 33rd Regiment of Foot BAR; Redlands Chapter SAR; Riverside Chapter SAR; Sons of Liberty Chapter SAR; and South Coast Chapter SAR.
Photo by Sheryl Kolt
The crowd was in awe as the 416th Fighter Test Squadron from Edwards Air Force Base passed our way with a four jet, F-16 fly-by.
Photo by Sheryl Kolt
The Mountain Fifes and Drums, led by Drum Major Kevin Garland, provided musical interludes throughout the ceremony. The corps consists of members of all ages, but mostly youths.
Photo by Jayne Scardello
Photo by Sheryl Kolt
Believe it or not, for the past 25 years these cannons have been fired towards the North Church, and fortunately, they have never hit a window!
Photo by Sheryl Kolt
What a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours honoring the Father of our Country! If you missed it, you missed a truly moving experience. Keep an eye out for next year’s celebration.
Photo by Jayne Scardello
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