Depoe Bay Fleet of Flowers

We just spent Memorial Day week-end at Depoe Bay. First time i ever saw the Fleet of Flowers that i can remember and i grew up 20 miles from there. and they were doing when I was a kid. t

Fitting tribute on Memorial Day for our men and women who serve in the milirary. and also to those who have been lost at sea. They presented the flags and songs of each branch. then the dozen or so boats carrynig wreaths made locally went out of harbor under bridge and into bay to form a circle. They read the names of those lost at sea from the coastal communites. A Coast Guard helicopter came and dropped a big wreath in the middle of the circle. then those on the boats threw th wreaths in the bay.

Lot of ex-miltary guys there, Marine next to me, Navy next to him. I could tell by their hats, and fitting time for us to be there since our son just left for another tour in Iraq.

One minus, they need to get a more effective PA system. It wnet out early, though came back from time to time. someone told me that happened last year.

Depoe Bay update. I was glad to see they finally put in two more crosswalks. One of new ones has been there maybe a year and other downtown just a few months. All the stores on one side of 101 and the sea wall on the othere side. you took your life in your hands to cross, but we have many times. People seem to be doing well using them. I did not see one jaywalker.

Depoe Bay Fleet of Flowers

Phirl,

That sounds like a lovely and memorable tribute-I%26#39;m so glad you were able to experience it. How often do we spend years not going someplace important/special albeit close to home. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

I will say a special prayer for your son.

rosacea