Reflections on a memorable day

Jane

Today was June 28^th 2015. Today we went to the World War II, Martin Luther King Jr., Washington Monument,  Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial  and the US Holocaust Memorial  Museum. Some of the places we went took a large toll on all of us emotionally, where as some places we laughed and were happy. Today I am just going to write about two:

The World War II Memorial, was a relaxed environment, but had a solemn atmosphere. There was a sign that the boys in WW II used to tell that they had previously been there. His name was Kilroy. He was a cute little dude with a pair of eyes, a nose and fingers peering over a wall. Though people objected to put it in the memorial, they carved a little Kilroy inconspicuously in a hidden area. (which no matter what the others tell you I FOUND HIM FIRST!!) There was also a veteran there who was delighted to share his story and have photo ops. I gave him a hug, which almost knocked him over, for which I kinda felt bad.

 
The Holocaust Memorial was a mixing pot of emotions such as realization, happiness, sadness, and many others. There were many exhibits that were all touching in many personal ways. I bought a book that is a good book so far, called The Liberator, which as far as I can tell is a great story. But the whole thing was a very moving experience that for my life time I will never forget

I had a great day today, and I am sure I will have a great one tomorrow!