A special House of USA lawn program was held today at the International Cottages in Balboa Park. It was a celebration of sacrifice and freedom!
Veterans Day is coming up this week, but that didn’t stop early festivities.
The House of USA lawn program included food (I had two chili cheese dogs), patriotic music and the spoken word. The American Legion was on hand, and kids could enjoy a variety of red, white and blue games.
The sacrifices made by United States veterans in defense of the freedoms we enjoy was the central theme of the lawn program.
The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by two members of the Sons of the American Revolution. They wore colonial uniform.
Following the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance, four young members of the House of USA’s Royal Court recited poems that express gratitude for the sacrifices of veterans.
Singer-songwriter Oceanna, whose father was a survivor of the Bataan Death March, then sang two moving songs that were filled with quiet strength and sadness.
Later, the San Diego City Guard Band entertained those who’d gathered on the lawn with patriotic music.
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