We had the option to just drop Mackenzie off but decided to stay and enjoy the service. I'm so glad we did, it was actually very interesting. Numerous patriotic hymns were sung and a memorial wreath was presented for local police, firefighters and EMT's who had lost their lives in the line of duty. The names of Naples soldiers from World War I up to the Iraq/Afghanistan Wars were also read.
Mackenzie performed percussion with a brass band from the church. They played the U.S. Armed Forces Medley. This was an exciting song because members of the congregation stood and were recognized as their service branch hymn was played.
This event was a milestone for Mackenzie. This was the first time that she had been asked to play percussion outside of a school event. She and her fellow freshman classmate, Zack, were personally chosen by their instructor to perform.
