Monday, May 7, 2012

05-16-11 Minneapolis, MN

Today we visit Fort Snelling National Cemetery for my cousin Don's burial.
It's a pretty impressive sight.
 Veterans from all foreign wars are buried here.
Color Guard is getting ready to post the colors. 
 The American Flag is prepared to be given to my cousin Gloria.
A rifle salute,
 followed by Taps.
My cousin is given the flag.
 A minister makes some remarks.
My Minnesota extended family listens.
 Lynda getting some sun.
Don's Navy buddies.
Gloria is getting ready to leave with Don's sister from California.
My cousins Kim and Tina with their husbands.
 We end the celebration with dinner.
Everyone had a good time under the circumstances.

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