America the Beautiful -- 4 July 09 Hometown Tribute

Leo, my older brother received this American Flag (below) that I had sent to him, which I carried with me to the Joint Security Stations around Baghdad. He purposed to fly it atop of Moosic Mountain in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I wrote about it here: http://worthmysalt.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-memorial-day.html.

He and his friends made kind of a pilgrimage to post it. As you can see it was a beautiful day in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Over the years we've ejoyed many hikes to this precious place and he has placed a flag or two there. See post: http://worthmysalt.blogspot.com/2008/01/rescuing-flag-part-ii.html.

The pictures below were from this past Memorial Day time-frame. Although, the pole was missing on this last trip. With our last email exchange it sounds like there will be another sometime in the future.

The 4th of July is one of my favorite American Holidays. I've spent a 4th up on top of the mountain a time or two. It will be nice to get back home, most likely late this year, for a hike. Enjoy the view. Thanks, Bro.

~ Paul