The City of Lakeway observed the May 8th Victory in Europe Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe eighty years ago. The ceremony was held in Heritage Park, and it has been captured in our time machine. We are catered by Space Cowboy of Austin. Our music is by Irving Berlin.
Menu
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INKED SEAFOOD RISOTTO –shrimp, scallops, mussels, baby clams, speck, squid ink, fennel |
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH – feta, gremolata, toasted pumpkin seeds, pepitas |
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TEXAS RIBEYE (14 OZ) –prime ribeye, bourbon demi-glace, smoked maldon salt, crispy potato pave |
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HICKORY SMOKED CHICKEN – smoked half heritage chicken, peri peri sauce, house slaw |
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AGED BEEF FILLET (7 OZ) – goat cheese mushroom sauce, red winedemi-glace, mashed potatoes |
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DUCK RAVIOLI – confit duck, white wine & mustard sauce,pecorino cream, wild mushrooms |
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BRAISED SHORT RIB –port demi-glace, fresh herbs, vanilla, truffle oil, mashed potatoes |
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MUSHROOM MEDLEY RISOTTO – porcini mushrooms, white wine,parmesan, truffle oil |
Let’s go.
Here is the program
Heritage Park
Spirit of Freedom entrance.
Spirit of Freedom Monument with the names of all who served from 1941 to 1945.
The wreaths are to be laid on the monument.
The Lake Travis Fire Department Honor Guard
The National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance
Introduction of the Mayor by former councilman Keith Trecker
Mayor Tom Kilgore has an inspirational message.
Laying the wreaths.
Playing God Bless America.
The sound of Taps to end the ceremony
Now that we are inspired, it is time for eating and celebrating our freedom.
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A fantastic post.
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Thank you, Robbie. It was a touching ceremony.
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So glad I managed to watch the ceremony, John. A good capture…
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I was very proud to be there. Thanks, Jaye.
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I would be too, John…
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It makes me so proud to see that some people still remember and honor them!!
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Me too, GP. My dad was thirty when he volunteered. The Navy welcomed him, and he served with distinction. I felt the ceremony did him proud.
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Outstanding! 🇺🇸
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Bravo good man. Let’s make sure to always be grateful for the men and women that put it all on the line.
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I agree, Pilgrim.
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This is wonderful. There were some very moving ceremonies here in Europe. Even a few left who remembered VE Day.
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It is difficult to think how few are still alive. We have one WWII vet here who is 102. He was too ill to make the ceremony.
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Great photos. We had a celebration with our neighbours in the street to commemorate the day. So important to remember it.
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It is since that generation is slowly fading away.
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It’s wonderful that Lakeway honors VE Day, John!
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This is a place that honors all who serve, and I’m grateful to live here.
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It looks like a splendid celebration for an important day. Thanks for sharing it with us, and thanks for one of my favorites, Irving Berlin.
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I loved that he sang the song he wrote and did it so well. Thanks, Linda.
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Looks like great weather for it.
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It was lovely. 75 degrees and sunny.
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Hats off to Lakeway!
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Indeed. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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A lovely way for your community to honor those who kept the freedom fires burning for the rest of us.
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I felt the same way, Monika. 😊
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Looks like you had a pretty day and a nice turnout for this important remembrance, John. Good for Lakeway, keeping the memories alive!
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It was a beautiful day, and the turnout was excellent.
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Looks like a good and honorable event.
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It certainly was.
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It looks like a lovely event, John. Thanks for all the photos.
Great menu too. I wasn’t familiar with peri peri sauce & couldn’t resist checking. It sounds delicious. I sooo used to love spicy food. I still would if it didn’t act like a volcano in my stomach… Sigh… for a dish of sliced raw jalapenos with a little sour cream for dipping… Have a wonderful new week. Hugs.
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Raw jalapenos? You were a brave soul.
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I like that VE Day is celebrated right here in Texas. A beautiful day for it. Thanks for a great meal!
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It was a lovely ceremony. I wonder if the Lexington had an event.
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God Bless us, everyone! ❤
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Lovely John!
We do need to remember.
We do have ceremonies for VE day here, but it’s not a big holiday. Same with September 2.
Remembrance Day, November 11, is the big day here. Although originally for WWI Remembrance, WWII is now included.
In 10 days we have a BIG holiday, Victoria Day. We celebrate Queen Victoria who released Canada from colonialization in 1840. It began in 1837, when Upper and Lower Canada joined to become Canada.
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Such a lovely post to memorialize the end of World War II i John!!! 💗
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The ceremony was excellent, Cindy. Thank you.
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Looks like a great celebration.
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It was touching for sure.
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I’m glad the community remembers this day, John.
I’ll have the short rib.
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Good choice.
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Great post, John. A day well spent.
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Yes, it was, Barbara. Thank you.
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With “Spirit of Freedom Monument with the names of all who served from 1941 to 1945.” I assume it must be all the names of those who served from Lakewood.
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Yes, those from Lakeway. Thanks, Thomas.
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Sorry I meant Lakeway
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I knew that.
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A wonderful ceremony, John – thanks for sharing it.
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It was an honor to be there.
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Another big plus for your community – remembering VE Day. I wonder how long it will be before it’s all but forgotten.
As for the food, I’ll have the steak, which I can’t eat since I am having a diverticulitis attack. I can have the mashed potatoes. And drool.
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That monument will make sure that whoever stops by the park will remember. Thanks, Noelle. I hope your attack subsides soon.
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Thanks, I’m better but I have a sore abdomen. Chicken broth is getting boring. 😉
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I can imagine.
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A lovely tribute event. 🙂
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It was. Thank you, Debby.
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Nice, John!
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Wonderful & so important event, dear John! I’m so happy for you! We celebrate on the 9th of May.
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For us, the 8th was decided upon by Harry Truman in an executive order.
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👍👍👍👍👍He was a serious man.😎🥳
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Very serious.
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