We managed to take a few shots while we enjoyed the gorgeous weather, fun events, and fabulous company. You can check them out here!
This year serves as the last one in which Bamberg will celebrate America's independence. Although the post will still technically be open next July, there will be only a few soldiers and families around -- not enough to support the financing and efforts needed to conduct the day's events. We are thankful that we had a celebration at all; many American bases overseas were not given the funding to celebrate the holiday this year. #EFFTHEFURLOUGH (disclaimer: not really a hashtag link. Just a link to a related article. This revelation should not surprise anyone reading this blog... but we don't follow the hashtag craze. It is funny though.) What's not funny is that we have soldiers stationed around the world that can't even throw down on our nation's birthday. The men and women sacrificing everything to give us cause to celebrate are stuck watching the NYC fireworks on July 5th on their TV screens. It's not the same, and it doesn't seem right at all.
However, Bamberg did a nice job of giving us all that patriotic feeling, with hamburger, hot dogs, brats, drinks, bouncy houses, dance floors, and live music. After the sun went down, the fireworks went up -- a show lasting around 10+ minutes. As you'll see in the video below, the fireworks were beautiful! And yours truly (Jess here, not Zeke... sorry to disappoint) hopped up on stage and sang our nation's hymn to complete the event. (And Pappy, notice I threw in a verse of "O, America!" at the end -- enjoy!)
Happy Berfday, 'Merica. We miss you dearly.
Wow! That was beautiful! It was extra special to hear Jessica's sweet clear voice singing with the display :). Loved it all! The red, white and blue extravaganza towards the end was neat -somehow we knew it was was coming! We were there with you! When you are back in the states Liam will expect mom to be on stage at every event you go to -heck -maybe she will be! Love you guys! Thx again for sharing your precious time(s) with us. :). Love, m&d/g&g Willson
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jess. Perfect timing as always. We moved this week, and I've been thinking of you so much and wondering when your actual move will take place. Will it be the same APO? Let me know. xo love you xo Jackie and Elizabeth xo
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