This summer I would shop with the girls and then opt out and people watch. These are from the concert gazebo area in Leavenworth. Here is a man from Utah (yes, he's LDS) playing his solo accordion concert. Over the years he has added equipment and he has a great system that allows him to sing harmony with himself and add other instruments, with the touch of a button, to create a great show. The picture with the mic covering his face is typical of some of my shots!
He ended his concert early as another special event was planned. This one really touched my heart. Some paralyzed Veterans are biking to Washington DC to bring attention to how injured warriors are treated with both health care and other care. There were several bikers there from various biking clubs escorting the veterans. they looked as lean and fit as the Tour de France men. They were escorting the 3 men to Wenatchee. Things were delayed as the bikers coming in had to buck a head wind.
The bikes the Veterans used were low to the ground and they recline and pedal with their hands. One man patiently waited for the others to arrive, seated in his wheel chair, with Paralyzed War Veteran emblazoned on his back. When the other two bikers arrived then they had to be unstrapped and lifted to sitting position. It was so touching.
If they are traveling uphill, then the able bodied bikers, grab hold of that pole on the back and push and assist.
As I sat in the shade and watched the happenings, witnessed the camaraderie, the love and support and care the healthy riders had for the veterans, my heart was so touched. I thought about freedom and my gratitude for what men, such as these with altered lives, did for me, to enjoy so much, that I was very teary. It was nice to be able to thank them for my life of such great freedom.
I love America!!! I treasure my freedom!!
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