Possible Disneyland Flag Retreat Ceremony Changes

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Possible Disneyland Flag Retreat Ceremony Changes

Post by Main Streeter » Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:43 pm

DisneyMom wrote:A Happy Coincidence that Candlelight Processional was happening last Saturday when we were there-Made Hubby especially pleased. It was absolutely beautiful!
We saw Ernie taking down Flag-why didn't they announce it to audience? Would have added to experience!
No Flag Retreat announcement Sat. due to general agreement btw Ernie & Entertainment Dept. Ernie won his long arduous flag battle at last, so no announcement was not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. DL Security Officer friend of mine was Jon Voight's escort the entire night. He said Jon & his family were friendly & fantastic to work with. Made security's job a treat. Most of my CandleLight (before each performance) guests were extremly rude & demanding. :mad: Wanted CMs to realize they were wealthy. One guest told me to watch her child in stroller while she shopped. After a minute I took the child to her & told her she had forgotten something special. Later same guest had the nerve to ask me to babysit during Candlelight. Even offered to pay me. Told her she should have asked an hr. before as I was totally booked for babysitting. :rolleyes: Every year I swear I'll get ADO's for CandLight. Every year I forget.



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Re: An open letter to tonight's Candlelight Processional audience

Post by DisneyMom » Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:09 am

So Ernie is continuing Flag Retreat? That is GREAT News! :)
Sorry about Rude Guests there Main Streeter.....Don't they realize we ALL are priviledged to be there? To be at Disneyland in the Greatest Country in the world, celebrating Christmas together-we all were extremely lucky. Should make people appreciate what they have MORE!
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Re: An open letter to tonight's Candlelight Processional audience

Post by Main Streeter » Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:39 am

DisneyMom wrote:So Ernie is continuing Flag Retreat? That is GREAT News! :)
Yes, Ernie will be able to continue Flag Retreat His way! Entertainment Dept. idiot CM can't interfere at all. :cool: Ernie will once again be able to present the lowered American Flag to the Veteran of his choice, salute the Veteran, & sing God Bless America to the Veteran along with the DL band & all who sing @ Town Square. We almost lost Ernie & his strong commitment of honoring Veterans, but THANKS to great letters from your FIL & other men who took the time to share their stories & souls - even through pain - Flag Retreat will be better than ever under Ernie's dedication. DM, please thank your FIL for a quality letter & tell him he is a double hero. :hero:



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Re: An open letter to tonight's Candlelight Processional audience

Post by GaTechGal » Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:35 am

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the story about Ernie?



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Re: An open letter to tonight's Candlelight Processional audience

Post by ktulu » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:31 am

Main Streeter wrote:Yes, Ernie will be able to continue Flag Retreat His way! Entertainment Dept. idiot CM can't interfere at all. :cool: Ernie will once again be able to present the lowered American Flag to the Veteran of his choice, salute the Veteran, & sing God Bless America to the Veteran along with the DL band & all who sing @ Town Square. We almost lost Ernie & his strong commitment of honoring Veterans, but THANKS to great letters from your FIL & other men who took the time to share their stories & souls - even through pain - Flag Retreat will be better than ever under Ernie's dedication. DM, please thank your FIL for a quality letter & tell him he is a double hero. :hero:
What??? Almost lost Ernie and the Flag Retreat? I bet Walt took time from plussing Heaven to give an earful to the Big Guy :)


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Re: An open letter to tonight's Candlelight Processional audience

Post by DisneyMom » Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:45 am

Main Streeter wrote:Yes, Ernie will be able to continue Flag Retreat His way! Entertainment Dept. idiot CM can't interfere at all. :cool: Ernie will once again be able to present the lowered American Flag to the Veteran of his choice, salute the Veteran, & sing God Bless America to the Veteran along with the DL band & all who sing @ Town Square. We almost lost Ernie & his strong commitment of honoring Veterans, but THANKS to great letters from your FIL & other men who took the time to share their stories & souls - even through pain - Flag Retreat will be better than ever under Ernie's dedication. DM, please thank your FIL for a quality letter & tell him he is a double hero. :hero:
Will tell FIL good news-he thinks the world of Ernie, as do so many! We hope Ernie gets even more good news, he deserves it :) :herocm:


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Re: An open letter to tonight's Candlelight Processional audience

Post by hobie16 » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:17 am

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Re: An open letter to tonight's Candlelight Processional audience

Post by Main Streeter » Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:56 am

ktulu wrote:What??? Almost lost Ernie and the Flag Retreat? I bet Walt took time from plussing Heaven to give an earful to the Big Guy :)
Yes Kman, Entertainment Dept. CM has been pushing & complaining abt Ernie & Flag Retreat for months. They said Flag Retreat looked more like a funeral. Has been an emotional rollercoaster for Ernie. I feared he might shuck it & go home to Va. We were ready to go to The Orange County Register & all news tv if great minds :rolleyes: hadn't met & suddenly seen reality. Ernie now carries Em of authorization in his wallet just incase. Good thinking K! Bet Walt did intervene :memribbon



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Post by Main Streeter » Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:05 am

DisneyMom wrote:We hope Ernie gets even more good news, he deserves it :) :herocm:
DM, I've been praying for an Em from you stating "HARPO." Hope this dream comes true. Thank you & family for all your efforts. :cool:



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Post by Main Streeter » Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:12 am

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hobie, this is Fantastic! You are Fantastic!! I'm sending this wonderful pix to Ernie's beautiful daughter. She will be thrilled! :yourock: :thankyou:



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