Views of the Neighborhood – VE Day Observance

~ John W. Howell

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

INKED SEAFOOD RISOTTO –shrimp, scallops, mussels, baby clams, speck, squid ink, fennel

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH – feta, gremolata, toasted pumpkin seeds, pepitas

TEXAS RIBEYE (14 OZ) –prime ribeye, bourbon demi-glace, smoked maldon salt, crispy potato pave

HICKORY SMOKED CHICKEN – smoked half heritage chicken, peri peri sauce, house slaw

AGED BEEF FILLET (7 OZ) – goat cheese mushroom sauce, red winedemi-glace, mashed potatoes

DUCK RAVIOLI – confit duck, white wine & mustard sauce,pecorino cream, wild mushrooms

BRAISED SHORT RIB –port demi-glace, fresh herbs, vanilla, truffle oil, mashed potatoes

MUSHROOM MEDLEY RISOTTO – porcini mushrooms, white wine,parmesan, truffle oil

Picture of an old time school bus

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.

68 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – VE Day Observance”

  14. 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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  17. 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.

    OX OX OX

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  24. 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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