Western Railroad Discussion > Portland & Western Memorial Day Tribute

There was only one job working today on the Portland & Western at Tigard, Oregon.  It was the 663/664 job that takes 664 to Vancover (BNSF) and returns with the 663 train.

I photographed the train at the wye at Cook.  The crew was flying the stars and stripes, a really nice touch for Memorial Day.

1.  Passing the east leg of the wye switch
2. Approaching Boones Ferry Road
3. Crossing Boones Ferry Road.

If I could digress for just a moment.  I have heard a number of people say "Happy Memorial Day" this weekend and it really bugs me.. 

There is nothing "happy" about this holiday.  It is a time for reflection and remembering those who have given their lives protecting and defending our country.  I lost my cousin in Vietnam in 1968 and I think about him every Memorial Day (and many other days & holidays).  I'm not trying to offend anyone, I'm just a "crabby old man" getting something off my mind.

Nomosantafe
Portland, Oregon
"Pacific Wonderland"



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/30/16 22:28 by nomosantafe.

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Those are true Nomosantafe shots

My sentiments exactly. Nothing Happy. Just reverance, remeberance, and respect.  

Nomo, come on back down here where its fixin to get warm!

Randy, it's sad.  Who or what was "in charge" of dumbing down America has really succeeded.  Not a happy day at all, one we should all be thankful for, as many died to allow us to be free to express ourselves as we do here and elsewhere.   I saw a video made by Mark Dice in San Diego where he asked people what Memorial Day was about.  Most people had no clue.  

Where is the flag on the conductors side?

Mike Root
Madras, OR

tomstp Wrote:
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> Nomo, come on back down here where its fixin to
> get warm!

It's gonna be 90 degrees here tomorrow!

Nomo