Lesa Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I wouldn't have expected anything less. I was able to observe the corps a couple of days while they were in Indy this year and the impression I got was that they were very professional, focused, kind, and polite. What an awesome experience and a great opportunity to express gratitude to those who serve our country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff DeMello Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 A very heartfelt THANK YOU to Michael Boo, the Rose Bowl stadium security and to Dave Gibbs and Pete Emmons for making this happen. There are many more things in life more important than drum corps, especially supporting those who put themselves in harms way for our country ... and to protect our privilege too have drum corps shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hey Mike, with all your suave moves and everything, you should make sure that DCI sends a Finals DVD to every unit in Iraq and Afganistan of all nationalities !!! Afterall, it's the least DCI could do for those troops over there !!! :worthy: (HINT HINT) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumlaw80 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I have to personally thank David Gibbs and the entire Blue Devils organization for something that happened after Finals last night.Through someone I met the day before, I ended up interviewing two United States Marines who had never before been to a drum corps show. (This will be on DCI.org in a few days after I have a chance to remember how to breathe again.) The person that introduced me had purchased tickets for them and got them out here for Finals from the east coast—along with one of their mothers—in order so they might witness their first ever drum corps show. Both Marines were stationed in Iraq for some time and were on leave. They return to Iraq next week. They were totally blown away by what they saw in the Rose Bowl. During the interview, one mentioned the thing they wished more than anything before going back to Iraq was to meet the Blue Devils. Because there was really nothing to think about, I got them to the field (security called the supervisor and they were let down the steps when the supervisor heard their story...thank you Rose Bowl security) and I talked with David Gibbs and told them their story. Now keep in mind a few things, please. Blue Devils had just won the World Championship. They only had a few minutes on the field before they had to leave the field. They were still in the process of congratulating each other and starting saying their personal good-byes. They had every right to not want their own celebration intruded upon by someone they didn't know. And David Gibbs was trying to keep everything on schedule and certainly didn't need to be distracted. After allowing three minutes for members to have photographs taken, he told the corps about the two Marines. They were introduced, the entire corps clapped, and then...during their own celebration...the kids came up to shake the Marines' hands and wish them safe journey back to and in Iraq. I don't mind admitting I was crying during this, as was the one Marine's mom and the person who arranged for them to be in Pasadena and his friend. Even in time of their own personal bonding, Blue Devils saw the bigger picture and realized what they meant to the two Marines who had never before seen a drum corps show and who would be back facing unlimited danger next week. Blue Devils reminded me why I'm so proud to be part of this activity. Thank you David Gibbs. Thank you Blue Devils. You all are class people and I'm proud to know you. And Godspeed to our service people around the world. Michael Boo Awesome story. Thanks for sharing, Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cire Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 great story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 BD = B) Way to go, Gibbs and Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-ICG Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigal bari Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Now that is the act of a true champion. For two of our other true champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taters Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I am just floored by this awesome story. I would also like to add that there is an opportunity for every brass player out there to continue to honor our vets by joining Bugles Across America as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hey Mike, with all your suave moves and everything, you should make sure that DCI sends a Finals DVD to every unit in Iraq and Afganistan of all nationalities !!!Afterall, it's the least DCI could do for those troops over there !!! :beer: (HINT HINT) Anyone know how many units are over there and how one would find out their addresses? Might we as DCP'ers be able to put together CARE packages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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