Every year, in honor of the millions of men and women who have served our Country, or who are currently serving...we at Blondies host an annual event.  This years event (Armed Forces Day) took place on May 17th.  We understand and appreciate the many days, months and years you spent away from your families during times of war, so that all of us could be free.  I'm sure for you, it felt like a lifetime.  You have sacrificed a lot and we know you continue to sacrifice a lot not only for us, but for yourselves, most importantly. 

Again, we thank you!
 

We would like to send an extended "Thank you" to all those who attended
and showed their appreciation to our Veterans. 
~Blondie's Staff~

Armed Forces Day 2008

Patty

Sarah

"Whiskey for my men...

...Beer for my horses!"

Over Memorial weekend, I took a trip to Washington DC with a great group of people.  They took me under their wing and showed me just what honoring our Veterans is all about.  Below you will find photographs from that trip.  It was a very emotional time for me.  I guess I wasn't fully aware of everything our men and women endure in times of War or when our Country is in disarray.   It was truly an honor to have joined my new found friends on their trip to Washington DC for the "Run For The Wall" they put on every year.  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful reunion.  It is an experience I shall never forget, and my life will always be touched because of it.
I would highly recommend anyone who has never had the opportunity to take this small trip, to do so.  People come from all over the world to honor all of those who have served in one way or another.  And it's an honor for those who have served to see so many grateful and appreciative people coming from miles around just to thank them and honor them for all they have done for our Country.       ~Patty~

The images below are only thumbnails of the actual pictures.  To get the full heart felt meaning of these photographs, please click on the image to make it larger.  Believe me, you will not be disappointed!
 

"Run For The Wall"
Washington, DC

Tomb of Unknown Soldier

All gave some...
Some gave ALL!!!

POW-MIA
You are not forgotten!

Tribute bike to the Vietnam Vets:
"In Memory of the 58,749
who never returned

The many who came...

An actual cage where
POW's were held

"The Liberator"

"Always remembered, never forgotten"
"Some gave all, All gave some.....
SOME STILL GIVE!"

"Hollywood"

Wounded Warrior Project

What an awesome site!

"The nation which forgets it's defenders...
will itself be forgotten"