MAY
1, 2006 --
LPR learned
at the annual commemoration of the birthday of General Grant
that Colorado, August 1, marks the 130th anniversary of its
statehood.
Dianne Linnen read a proclamation from Colorado Gov. Bill Owens noting that Colorado
became a state during the
presidency of Gen. Grant, and declaring April 27, 2006 to be Ulysses S. Grant
Day in Colorado.
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Dianne
Linnen showing the audience the proclamation from Colorado
Governor Bill Owens.
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The speakers at the
Grant's Tomb ceremony, in Manhattan, included Ulysses G. Dietz, great-great-grandson
of the general, representing the Grant family.
Mr. Dietz, curator of the Newark Museum, spoke about Grant as devoted husband,
father and grandfather. And noting that it
rained last year, when he did not attend the commemoration, he said he will not
miss future ceremonies.
The audience included schoolchildren from Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Manhattan and The
Bronx.
In his remarks, Brig. Gen. Finnegan indicated that the graduating class at West
Point will be joining "an army at war" and is "ready to answer
the nation's
call."
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Brig.
Gen. Finnegan
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Brigadier
General Patrick Finnegan saluting wreath he presented from
President Bush
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Gen. Finnegan remarked
that Gen. Grant, member of West Point's Class of 1843, demanded excellence
and dedication to duty of himself and expected this of
others. And he advised the schoolchildren to "commit yourself to excellence."
Proprietor's Note: The photos of the Grant commemoration include
one of a sign at the front of the West Point bus.
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Sign
at windshield of West Point bus.
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This photo was taken
for informative purpose only -- and is not intended to
be a shameless attempt to get lots of visits from the cadets at United States
Military Academy.
And may God protect them -- and all members our armed forces -- in their service
to our country.
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Cannon
fired by Winslow's Battery D (civil war reenactment unit),
commanded by Dennis Pizzini.
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Honor
Guard from West Point
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Honor
Guard from West Point during ceremony
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The
rifle salute team
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Bugler
playing taps
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Gen.
Finnegan and James Pepper, Superintendent, National Park
Service, Manhattan Sites
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Gen.
Finnegan with the honor guard after the ceremony
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Civil
War re-enacters with flute and drum
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Inscription
above entrance to the shrine: " LET US HAVE PEACE"
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