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A patriotic Massing of the Colors in San Diego.

The 67th Annual Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance was held today in San Diego’s Balboa Park.

The patriotic ceremony featured a procession of color guards through the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. In addition to military color guards, participants represented dozens of schools, organizations and agencies from throughout San Diego County.

The event was presented by the San Diego Chapter of Military Order of the World Wars, whose mission includes instilling love of country by honoring our nation’s flag and the liberty it promises. For a writer like myself, freedom is precious.

As I sat in the front row waiting for the event to begin, a gust of wind on the stage blew over our nation’s flag. Several people immediately rushed forward to raise Old Glory again.

The Massing of the Colors this year was co-sponsored by the Spreckels Organ Society. Patriotic music, including an Armed Forces Medley, was provided by San Diego Civic Organist extraordinaire Raúl Prieto Ramírez!

A special mention in the ceremony and program acknowledged Vietnam Veterans and their sacrifices. Fifty years ago, that terrible war ended.

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Flagship’s Silvergate ferry on San Diego Bay.

flagship's silvergate ferry on san diego bay

You see all sorts of boats and ships on San Diego Bay. The Silvergate might be my favorite.

Operated by Flagship (the new name of San Diego Harbor Excursion), the small ship is often used as a Coronado ferry.

A varnished wooden bench runs around the outside perimeter of the little ship, where you can just sit and enjoy the fresh air and amazing views. I love it!

The Silvergate ferry has discharged passengers behind the San Diego Convention Center.
Silvergate ferry has discharged passengers behind San Diego Convention Center.

San Diego ferry Silvergate departs behind convention center.
San Diego ferry Silvergate departs behind convention center.

A favorite little ship, the Silvergate sets out across San Diego Bay for Coronado.
A favorite little ship, the Silvergate begins across San Diego Bay for Coronado.

Silvergate ferry leaves for Coronado with bay bridge in background.
Silvergate ferry heading across the water with Coronado Bay Bridge in background.

Here are some more photos that I took in late 2017…

Photo of downtown San Diego from the Silvergate ferry.
Photo of downtown San Diego from the Silvergate ferry.

Flagship employee ties up the Silvergate at the Coronado Ferry Landing.
Flagship employee ties up the Silvergate at the Coronado Ferry Landing’s floating dock.

People arriving at Coronado Island ready to disembark the small ferry.
People arriving at Coronado Island ready to disembark the small ferry.

The Silvergate awaits passengers at the Coronado Ferry Landing.
The Silvergate awaits passengers at the Coronado Ferry Landing.

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