Memorial Day Parade in Westcliffe, Colorado 2024
Gary Ziegler
Archaeologist and explorer specializing in Peru and the Inca. Colorado rancher and expeditions outfitter.
Dear friends and colleagues,
After just arriving home Thursday from a memorable expedition in Peru’s Andes, we gathered up horses and saddles to join
the annual Memorial Day parade in nearby Westcliffe. Friends from my favorite organization, Colorado Springs based Pikes Peak Range Riders,
joined Amy and I to lead the parade following the local American Legion Color Guard.
As I have done previously, I led a riderless horse in field uniform with my 1904 McClellan saddle and boots reversed. ?This is long established ceremonial military tradition to honor the fallen. An only regret is that I do not have dress blues that the ceremony deserves.
Let us never forget the debt we owe…
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Virtute et armis?
Gary
HandyJan Home Repair & Odd Jobs
9 个月Thank you for helping our American Legion Honor Guard with this Memorial Day tradition. I appreciate it very much. I miss seeing my Wet Mountain Valley friends, including you and Amy.