This 4th of July our community of 1203 pulled out all the stops to show its patriotism, colors of red, white and blue, and celebration of small-life America. This was the first Fourth of July for the town’s new mayor — my very own hubby, Ray! He was elected by a landslide in May ousting the previous controversial mayor. During his walk around the festivities, he was stopped countless times — the overwhelming sentiment was one of appreciation for his commitment to the community, and his beginning efforts to unify and lead the community back to a peaceful environment, as well as his faith in God, family and country.
Patriotism starts early
Tuning up before entertaining the crowds
All decked out for the festivities from head
to toes
More red, white and blue with some sparkles
The police force of 3 showed up for the fun
Fire Department – ready to assist the Girl Scouts with the Flag Raising
Emcee starts the program
Mayor welcoming attendees
Star Spangled Banner
Girl Scout Troop, with assistance from VM Fire Department – Raising the flags
Girl Scouts – Pledge of Allegiance
The Colors of the Day — Proud to be an American
Recognizing Veterans
World War II – 93 yrs old
WWII Veteran
Korean Veteran and the youngest generation
WWII Veteran, poet and singer
Stage showing its proud colors
Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Museum
Scooter the Clown
Supplies ready for entertaining the kiddos
Antique Tractor
Antique Tractor
Lollipop anyone?
Talented entertainment
Decorated tractor
“A small town is a place where there is no place to go where you shouldn’t.”
Bacharach
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Brilliant ‘red, white and blue’ montage, Becca, it t says so much about you, your hubby and your town! I agree with shoreacres that the media should be reporting more of these ‘feelgood’ stories about communities working and pulling together! 🙂
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Congratulations to your hubby, and excellent photos, Becca!
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Fabulous pictures! Congrats to your hubby! Give me a small town any time! 😀
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Great photos! Looks like a fun time.
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Becca, this is a wonderful photo essay! I wish everyone in the country could see it. It’s just so representative of what still exists in this country — if only we could get the media to report on it! But they think it’s boring, I suppose. Little do they know!
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Lovely pictures, Becca – hope y’all had a great day!
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