INAUGURATION DAY 2009!

President Barack Obama giving his Inaugural Speech!
In spite of the cold, it was a beautiful day and I was there!

Nancy asked me to post pictures and an accounting of my experience on Inauguration Day.  All I will say here is that I was overwhelmed by the numbers of people who braved the cold, the lack of food or drink, the long lines, and the hours of standing.  I was impressed with every one's tolerance and patience and their desire to be a part of what was, for me personally, a historic event I chose to attend.  The smiles, the chanting, the singing, the "we are one" message of unity and hope was apparent everywhere I went in the most "crushing" of circumstances.  I never heard a curse word, no one was pushing or shoving, no one seemed angry or upset by the long delays and challenges in getting from one place to another.  It was a very proud moment to see the civility that is so often lacking in our society today.  It was truly amazing to be a part of something of this magnitude and to know that, at least for these several days,  in this our Capital, I was a part of one enormous family that showed respect, caring, and a positive spirit towards everyone...rich, poor, black, white, men, women, children, the elderly, and disabled.  I will never forget how good it felt to be an American in a sea of Americans showing the world that we can stand together as one in celebrating our democracy.

Those of you wishing to have a more detailed description of my days in Washington along with more of the few pictures I was able to take, as well as the feelings I had about the whole experience, please feel free to email me at vancecarruth@aol.com as I hope to get all my thoughts about my own "journey" to be a part of this celebration in writing and pictures put together over the next few days.

Sincerely,

Nancy's Dad

Vance