July 10, 2009
Good morning from Collegeville,
Never before have I been so proud of belonging to a special organization. The show in Avon on the Fourth of July was so very special. Garrison played to the crowd and the event. He had two WW II veterans as guests, each telling their story. They both were raised in the area and both spoke German at home which made them very valuable in the war effort in Europe. Garrison gave them all the time they needed to tell their story. Local folks read special poems. The Mayor of Avon was wonderful. Garrison interviewed a Catholic Priest and a Lutheran Pastor. The Guy Noir skit was done with only Garrison and Tom Keith doing the sound effects. We sang the National Anthem in the key of G. It was estimated that 10,000 showed up with lawn chars and blankets on a beautiful sunny day. A huge thank you to the folks that came forth with financial assistance to make this free event possible. Bursch Travel American Express, St. John’s Abbey, College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, Gold’n Plump Poultry, Fishers Club, Albany Chrysler and Mosquito Yard Guard.
The show this week is the first of the summertime series of compilation shows, a show in honor of Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14th. Special guests include tenor Raul Melo, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain. Enjoy the show.
I will be driving to Bozeman, Montana next week, so there will not be a weekly note. I will be visiting with Aunt Maggie and I am sure that many stories will be coming forth.
“Don’t do drugs, do public radio” Anonymous
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