Memorial Day Morning at the River

I went to the flag ceremony at the veteran's monument. These veteran groups do such much service at burials, etc. There was a live bugler (as opposed to a recording) to play taps which is always so emotional. Someone gave me a poppy to wear. I'm sure thinking about my parents, both WWII veterans.

The river is running high.

And covering the path in places.

There is hope summer is coming. (A gold finch and a lazuli bunting in my bird feeder.)