Ceremonies (6)

Sad Farewell The 508th's regimental standard now encased, heads for the museum (courtesy Stephen Cargile)	Standing Down color guard executes a formal stop before breaking ranks to go to the museum (off photo to the left.) (courtesy Bill Nation)	Filming Up the TV videographer continue their important documentary tasks right up to the final moment (courtesy Stephen Cargile)	Blanding Museum is housed in a WW-II era barracks. The museum is open to the public and already contains many 508th relics
Blanding Museum is housed in one of the few remaining WWII era barrack buildings	En Masse the vets and family members trooped to the museum (courtesy of Irv Shanley)	New Donation Irv Shanley holds framed parachute remnant from the farm of Messer Pierre Cotall, Picauville. The item was donated by Zane Schlemmer	Irv Shanley was interviewed by Channel 4 reporter regarding the donated chute material
Bill "Willie" Windom (Co B) the TV star enjoyed anonymity and lunch too	Lou Manion (L), Lucille Shanley with her son, Tom sits opposite	Chat Time after the retirement ceremony ended, BG Kimmet listened to a 508er with interest as he recounts his personal experiences in WW-II	First Sergeant re-enactor unfortunately chose to emulate the 101st but no one seemed to mind.

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