The Price of Freedom

"The Price of Freedom" is the name of this entry (first image) in today's Veteran's Day Parade in Albany, Oregon. I was very moved by this statement. Many are giving their lives so we may have ours. We must let these people know how much we appreciate them and that they are in our thoughts every day. We may not agree with what is going on today war wise, but people are dieing for us now as they have done so for generations. I was in the navy for eight years during peace time so have no clue what they are going through. I thank them daily.

This photo essay may be a little long but it is my reflection of what this means to me and I want to share. There are people representing most wars pictured below in the uniform of the day. It is our heritage and the price we pay...........

Well at the bottom of the hill

Sentinel

There is always one keeping watch.



Hope you don't mind a monochrome image sneaking over from my monochrome blog.......

A Week in Fall, part seven

A Week in Fall, part six

A Week in Fall, part five

A Week in Fall, part four

A Week in Fall, part three

A Week in Fall, part two

A Week in Fall, part one

Hoffman Bridge in the Fall

Another of Hoffman bridge, this time with some fall color and a motorcycle zooming past.

Morning Color

Had a flat tire, late for the Dr. and students waiting for me to give them a test so I had no time to stop. But the colors are awesome and I think it really has a "feel" to it. Not for everyone though, I know. (Good thing I got it too because winter started today and I don't expect the rain to stop until March.)

(American) Football

The last game of the year for my nephew Rieley (in red). They won 26(?) to nothing.

A LOT of fall color

Yet another trip into McDowell Creek park. Kelly has some on his blog too......

A little fall color

There is better color around but I liked how these leaves were back lit.

Football!

A toss of my hat into the football arena for this week. (The other was Kelly's) Photos of my 10 year old nephew's game, and William.

Yellow Dhalia

My entry into the World Pentax Day October 11th, 2008. The intent is as follows:

Submit photos to our gallery to show your Pentax spirit and to share something special from your part of the world!

A monochrome version of this is at my monochrome blog, bwpc.wordpress.com

A walk in McDowell Creek Park

Frog for William

Found him while cleaing the yard and William was thrilled to find it.