Sunday, November 8, the people of Cortona celebrated National Unity and Armed Forces Day, or Giorno dell’Unità Nazionale e Festa delle Forze Armate.
Accompanied by the local marching band,
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dignitaries in dress uniform paid tribute
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and laid wreaths at the three beautiful monuments honoring those who served.
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Townspeople and tourists joined in the parade as it marched through town and ended at the entrance to the park. To view a short clip of the ceremony, click below.
Ciao,
Judy
Blogging In Italy 
Perfect timing for November 11 here. And it looks like you had a wonderful sunny day.
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Yes, another perfect fall day – they seem to be happening everywhere.
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Aloha Judy,
Cannot view your short video as it is marked private. 😦
Charles
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Thanks for letting me know, it should work now!
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Thanks for the parade, band, celebration in Cortona. Gli Italiani know how to celebrate.
I enjoyed the video and your photos while sitting here in Jerusalem. There are 25 pilgrims with me from Chicago, Arizona, South Carolina, Wisconsin. I will be home on Nov 13.
Next October 3-6, I hope to be in Assisi with a group. If you are in Cortona at that time, will see you there. Ciao! Il Signore vi dia la pace!
Fr Chuck OFM
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Looking forward to seeing you over the holidays and sharing our travels, passato e futuro!
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