Men in blue

9-11-11 was Patriots Day in Frederick, CO.  It was an opportunity to remember the ten-year anniversary of 9-11, veterans, first responders, emergency medical services, youth, boy scouts, families and service clubs.  The day started with a great pancake breakfast and then lining the interstate highway with flags for “miles of smiles”.  750 folks made a minimum of a mile of well wishers that waved to the motorcade escorting Veterans going on Honor Flight to Washington to visit the war memorials.  F-16 military jets flew overhead.  A huge flag was flown from the fire truck ladders garnering travelers and semi honks.  Two moving memorial services featured wonderful speakers.  Chief Ted told about being at ground zero 9-12 and helping with rescue.  Our sculpture going to New York began its journey by creating a transition between the outdoor memorial service and the indoor service.  The indoor service was at the new training facility decorated with flags, memorabilia, banners and photographs.   A guest book was begun to be included with the sculpture gift.  Many complimentary acknowledgments were made.  Lunch ended the program followed by a beautiful cake.  It was an honor and privilege to be a part of this perfect weather day.  Blessings to those who help.

Yesterday one of the watercolor students sold her project from class “Poppies” to a co-worker for $600.  The co-worker went to the Cherry Creek Art Festival, an upscale fine art outdoor exhibit in Denver, and did not see anything she liked as well as the painting from the student.  She probably developed sticker shock by seeing art with a couple more zeros on the price tags too.  How nice to support a co-worker by purchasing her art.  Congratulations!  Don’t forget to show your work to your friends, family and co-workers.  They can help pay for your class!