Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Big Boom Stick

Armed Forces Day
May 13, 2009
Capitol Mall
900 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301

Three Howitzer cannons fired several shells each to salute Americans serving in the all five branches of the Armed Forces - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

Below: Governor Kulongowski with Oregon Army National Guard Sgt. Michael Darsow
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7 comments:

  1. LowellMay 13, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Great photos of an important day!

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  2. Don and KriseMay 13, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Good subject. Glad you were there.

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  3. HildaMay 13, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    I don't really like guns of any size, but your first photo is great!

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  4. cieldequimperMay 14, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Excellent shots, especially the first one.

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  5. WalkerMay 14, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Great capture with the canon going off.

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  6. crocrodylMay 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Great photo, so dynamic!

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  7. b.c.May 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    what nice captured moments, i really like them

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