Lone Man #2

[update] this day should be #1 (8/16) - I just happened to write it later. I wasn't planning on counting the number of Lone Man days -- it started as just post #1, post #2 -- so I won't bother to fix it. I did add some photos below, though.

Went to the U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade on the grounds in front of the Marine Corps War Memorial with Chance & Jenny and Jaron and Tana.

The Commandant's Own and the Silent Drill Platoon put on incredible performances.

Very moving to hear the 21 gun salute followed by taps played by a lone bugler standing atop the massive base to the Memorial; it still gives me chills.

I tried to snap some photos with my Bb and snag a few seconds of video. Of course, Chance took lots of photos. Here's one he posted to his photo blog:

(click through for a larger size)

Been a busy day and a half, even being a lone man. If I have a moment I'll update with some of my shots.