Memorial Day Flower Drop 2012 at Air Museum, Palm Springs, CA

Red and white carnations fall against the backdrop of a bright blue sky at the Palm Springs Air Museum on Memorial Day 2012.

In a moving ceremony, a B-25 Mitchell dropped 3000 red and white carnations on spectators today at the Palm Springs Air Museum, to commemorate the fallen heroes of the US Military.  In addition, 3 Beechcraft T-34s cut the sky with a beautiful another beautiful tribute in the form of the Missing Man Formation, where 3 planes take off and two return, in memory of pilots lost in the pursuit of our freedom.  Thanks to all who are serving and have served!

The B-25 Mitchell that dropped flowers on the crowd in Palm Springs, CA

Daniel and Karin Jeske at Palm Springs Memorial Day Flower Drop.

Marilyn Monroe Statue, Palm Springs, CA

Statue of Marilyn Monore in Palm Spring, CA.

Downtown Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA has a nice, walkable downtown area with lots of retail stores and restaurants.

California Poppies in Riverside, CA

California poppies in Riverside, CA

Photos from Treasure Island, CA

In the foreground, the new version of the Bay Bridge, under construction, as seen from Treasure Island.

The Golden Gate Bridge from Treasure Island, CA

The Winery, Treasure Island, CAThe Bay Bridge looking toward San Francisco, CA

Sea Bird Island, CA

The Bay Bridge looking toward San Francisco from Sea Bird Island, CA.

The Crosses of Lafayette, CA

The Crosses of Lafayette is a memorial to troops killed in Iraq.  Photos taken from Highway 24.