Every year our church in North Carolina hosts a huge picnic for Memorial Day. Folks gather at the Brown Family Farm from all parts of the state - and even the nation - to celebrate and thank those who have served in our country's military and to remember the stories from those hero's past.
My family has had the privilege to serve at these celebrations for five years now. Below are some images I captured of the highlights of the day.
For more information about these Memorial Day Picnics, you can visit www.ncfic.org.
What's not to love? Snow cones to keep cool on the hot day and friends to share them with.
There's ice cream too. Can't you just see the delight written all over their faces?
(na, me'n either.)
One of my three little sisters - cuddled up with our new dog
Another sister - cozy in her chair
Miniature army-men with their gear can be seen all over the property.
Memorial Day at the Brown's Farm is always a happy occasion
Here, two of my brother's pose with WWII veteran, William Brown - or "Gan", as he is affectionately called by all who know him.
We were honored to hear Mr. Morris Glass share his incredible story of surviving the Holocaust, including his life inside the infamous Auschwitz, before being rescued by the American army. Our family had the privilege to meet Mr. Glass back in April and were amazed at the mercy of God in preserving his life. For anyone interested, Mr. Glass has written a book recounting his experience during WWII available
here.