Bryant and I went to our first military ball this year on November 19th. We were very lucky and had it at the Disneyland Resort! We made a weekend trip out of it and stayed at the resort. Becaus we were guests at the reosrt we were able to get into Disneyland an hour before every else, which was awesome! We spent the morning going to both parks, and I spent the afternoon getting dolled up :)
The ball was packed! Over 1,000 people there. It was the most formal thing I have ever seen. It felt like something from the 50's because we were all dressed up and they were playing 50's music. The first hour was social and picture hour. Some of the people I met were covered in medals and ribbons (meaning they have been in the military for a very long time). They even socialized with us! They finally let us into the ball room which was massive. Nicely decorated. Before dinner they did a ceremony. It was very emotional. They talked about the pearl harbor and 9/11 attacks and those we have lost. I don't think there was one dry eye in that place. A couple of the head people of 9th Battalion had a few words to say as well.
After the ceremony, they served dinner to the 1,000 of us there. Not your typical dinner...You know where they decorate they food and the plates. After we stuffed our selves it was dancing time!
A moment of slince: The empty chair and single lone table draped in black signfy all of our fallen comrades who were not with us that evening, because they have given their full measure of devotion to our country. The single lighted candle reminds us of the flamae of eternal life that the momory of our fallen comrades will be with us always. The purple heart medal is displayed to reflect the shedding of blood and the ebb of life in battle.
It was very cool to be a part of. Unlike anything either of us have been to before. Good times had by all :)
Awesome! Thanks for sharing the pics & story!
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