DC Day Three

Good Morning!

Unfortunately, some equipment issues prevented us from uploading our latest DC video late last night as we have the last couple of days.  However, we have a long ride back tonight and wifi on the bus, so we may be able to push something out this eventing covering yesterday and today.

For our third touring day, we visited the National Cathedral, drove down Embassy Row, and spent a good amount of time at Arlington National Cemetery.  However, we were unable to participate in our customary wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier due to a major ceremony that was taking place when we arrived there.

Our students witnessed an impressive ceremony as the Minister of Defense of Columbia placed a wreath at the Tomb.  "Pershing's Own" United States Army Band played our national anthem, and most had to fight back tears as our own flag was honored in such a dramatic way.  We walked up just in time to see three, massive cannons present a 21-gun salute, and we heard the playing of taps as the ceremony ended.

We instead placed our custom-made Trinity wreath at the Vietnam Memorial, and several of our students had the opportunity to pay their respects to family members who gave their lives on the battle field of that war.  We also visited the grave of John F. Kennedy, as well as the Lincoln Memorial and the Korean memorial.

Our day was capped off with a magnificent "Disney" concert presented by the National SymphonyOrchestra  in the world-famous Kennedy Center.  It was an unforgettable evening!

We head out to the White House after breakfast this morning, then hit it hard all day long.  Once we're underway tonight, our production crew will get started on some videos.  Thanks to modern technology, we may be able to get them to you as we drive to Home Sweet Home!