Monday, November 09, 2015

Veterans Day Parade in Denver

Oh My Goodness!!! Yesterday was the Veterans Day Parade in Denver - and it was fantastic!!

I was asked to attend to Present a Few Quilts of Valor to a few Veterans, and I ended up riding in the sidecar on Roger and Nancy's Motorcycle ! IN! THE! Parade!   It was way fun!!  The kids loved the side car - so I got pointed to a lot - felt like a rock star  ( ha ha ha)

I also think they wanted me there for balance!   Roger and Nancy are a part of the Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association. I love them!


There I am - I waved by flag at my boys!

Oh and this was my view from the line up:


And my view to the left 
(okay I could really see it all - but isn't that a cool Motorcycle?)


Checking out the others turning the corner


Check that out
(below)
Two Ladders from the fire station hung a flag out for all to ride under!



After the parade
The Teamsters Horsemen  (THMA) had a stage set up for us
We called our Veterans onto the stage and did a QOV presentation
it was really nice!






The gentleman below is a Korean War Veteran
He enlisted when he was 17, and fought in 5 major battles
He also received 5 Bronze Stars.

(That's Ms Liz presenting the quilt - after she wrapped it around him - he hugged her tight!)
(PS - Photo Credit Teri Z)



Below - the First 4 of our Veterans Wrapped in their quilts
The gentleman in Black was presenting a Gift to QOV, and a gift to THMA
He didn't expect that he would recieve a QOV ( he had worked on nominating the others)

And we got him!
He was so shocked.
But seriously? 
Could we exclude this Combat Veteran?
( or make him wait?  NO!!)



After we were done the families hung around a bit
Mugged for the camera!


And chit chatted


Below
Liz , Veteran, Mary Beth


And - That was my Sunday!
( and consequently - that is my design wall too!)


3 comments:

Farm Quilter said...

Pictures of QOV's being presented always makes me cry!!! Thank you!!!!!

JeniceD said...

You have the best design wall!

Kate said...

Looks like a very fun parade. Very fun smiles from the QOV presentations.