Now They Are Memories

The 2010 Winter Olympics have come to a close, but the memories of the brave and dedicated men and women are ours forever.  I am so proud of all of the athletes, but especially of our American athletes, and the athletes of our Canadian neighbors.

There is one thing that I always notice about events involving Canadians, and it is that the participants and spectators always sing when their beautiful national anthem is played.  Just seeing it makes my heart swell with pride for them.

Now, what is wrong with us?  Why don't all Americans sing along proudly to our national anthem?

Thank you, Vancouver.

And, this is the moment that most captured my heart.

God's blessings to you, Joannie.

Comments

[Kathy]

I loved watching the Olympics and your most memorable moment is also mine. Did she not break your heart?
xoxo...Kathy

[Mona]

Poor sweet baby girl. Did you see her Dad crying in the stands? Such a sad thing to witness...and yet equally a good moment. She did it!!

Hugs,
Mona

[CollectInTexas Gal]

She is an amazing young woman who captured not only the Bronze Medal, but the admiration of the world. I missed everyone for PinkSaturday, but I'm back and catching up with what's going on in BlogLand! Have a good week!

[Jeanne]

I too admire Joannie so very much. She is a girl with deep conviction and she skated for her mom in spite of her sad loss. A brave and talented girl who has the power of her will to accomplish what she must do. I am so proud of her along with millions I am sure. These Olympics were sensational. Go Canada and go America. American Olympic athletes did us proud. Nice post Beverly.
Love you, Jeanne

[Joyce]

This is definitely the defining moment of the Vancouver Olympics. She is such an inspiration for young girls.

[marydon ford]

She captured my heart, moist eyes, at this moment, too.
Have a wonderful week.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

[Linda @ A La Carte]

She was also my highlight of the games. Such an inspiration and so brave. I was moved beyond tears! Loved the games this year and Canada you kicked butt! Such great feelings about the whole event! I am proud of the USA and Canada!

[Kitty Valerie]

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[Marg]

How moving.. Joannie hit a core in all our hearts.
May she continue to be strong, but also know that it's OK to grieve her mother's passing.

[Jeanne]

I'm here at last!! I thinks Joannie is a very special person. She has won the admiration of the whole world that watches the Olympics. The Olympics were wonderful this year. I loved it all. The only sad part was the loss of the Russian young man. I truly have heartbreak for that family.

Time to play with CC. She is driving me crazy wanting to get on my lap. She is cutting into my blogging time. I adore her so I will adjust. I hope my blogging friends can adjust too. Smile.

Love you, Jeanne

[Teresa]

She was amazing

[Anne]

She was certainly a courageous young woman to continue skating after the loss of her mother. What an inspiration to all.

[Anne Fannie]

Her skating was so touching because you could feel in your heart her pain.

[Tracy]

All good things go so fast... And just seeing lovely Joannie here I start crying all over again! Her story was one of the sweetest and heartbreaking of the Games... Such courage, determination and inspiration... ((HUGS))

[Rhondi]

Hi Beverly
We enjoyed watching the Olympics especially because we are Canadian. I was surprised when we moved here that everyone didn't sing the national anthem. Why don't Americans sing?
Rhondi

[De'Dee Brown]

Such heart break for Joannie!
As for why some don't sing... I think it isn't "cool". Sadly! Because overall we have an incredible country! Oh sure we get people who make bad decisions personally and for our country, but in what other country do you have the opportunities we have here? Although I will tell you I am BIAS... my husband and many of our girls and wonderful friends all fight for peoples right to "not" sing the national anthem. I do sing the national anthem.

[Lorrie]

I thoroughly enjoyed the Vancouver Olympics many inspiring moments all throughout the games. Canada was such a gracious host country, they deserve kudos for a job well done.