Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Flag Day!

National Police Week - A member of Newport News Police Department honor guard clutches a flag as he prepares for the beginning of observed for 11 fallen police officers.


This song was in a July 4, Freedom Cantata Ken led years ago.  Beautiful song, beautiful flag, wonderful country!

Proudly she waves Old Glory, over the land of the free.
Promise of hope and freedom, symbol of liberty.
Red, white and blue are her colors, colors both brilliant and clear.
Colors with far deeper meanings than that at first may appear.
Red is for blood of patriots who have died to free us,
White is for justice and government of law,
Blue is for honor and faith in all we do.
This is my flag; this is Old Glory, the red, white and blue.

Today, June 14, is also the day that Phillip Karl Evans, Ken's younger brother was born.  He is no longer with us, but today I thought of him.  Phil remains in our memories...and our hearts...

2 comments:

  1. Teresa EvansJune 14, 2011

    ....Thanks Debbie...he loved his family......woke up thinking of how much we love Celebrations ....how much we loved his Birthday-day....woke up missing him this morning....feel Blessed to be the Mother of his precious, wonderful children and Mimi to the grandchildren I believe he sees from Heaven. I am PRIVILEGED to have been his wife for 22 years.....It's been a quiet day, but each of the children and I have shared a memory of our dear "Daddy"....we've smiled....and cried a little. Going to sleep now....missing Phil....
    "his Tesa"

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