It was a perfectly beautiful day, and I was lucky enough this year to meet up with a group of Hillary friends for the Memorial Day parade and ceremonies. In addition to the pictures I took myself, I have some shared by friends.
There were wonderful pipes and drums, and the Horace Greeley High School band played flawlessly. Girl Scouts of Troop 120 placed the wreath. It was great to see girls doing it. There were many, many dogs, some with flag bandanas, and all were well-behaved throughout.
One special doggie I finally got to meet was Maggie Mae, Pup Reporter, who writes a pet column for Grace Bennett’s Inside Chappaqua Magazine. Maggie’s mom, Ronni Diamondstein, has written an article featuring this blog for the June issue.
Ronni and her canine cub reporter had their picture taken with Hillary. It was very hard to get close, but I cropped a few where you can see Ronni and Hillary. In one shot, you can also see Maggie Mae.
I want to thank especially Rumana Alvi, Sharon Yarborough, and Rosemary Rowlands (who had her picture taken with Hillary) for sharing their images with me. It was a wonderful day, and yes, I did get to talk with Hillary. No, it was not about 2016. Sorry, but as I have said here often, that is the best way to waste your two minutes with Hillary Rodham Clinton. What a beautiful day with a beautiful lady and her loyalists in her hometown!
I would like to thank Mme. Secretary for her kindness and patience taking time to meet me. She is most gracious and generous. One thing I forgot to ask – I was so blown away by her kind attention – was how I could get her press releases.
On with the show!
Awesome Awesome pictures i’m jealous. Looks like a fabulous time was had. Side note Cumo looks like he’s going in for a kiss on the lips.
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It’s blurred because they were in motion the whole time. It was so fast. I couldn’t really tell. Maybe I caught a moment in time!
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That must have been an amazing experience for all of you!
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It was a wonderful day. Hillary was so sweet.
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Happy for you and all! Looks like a beautiful, beautiful day.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
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It was perfect! Perfect. 🙂
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Fantastic day for you guys. You finally got a chance to meet Hillary. I’m very happy for you. No Bill in sight, he wasn’t there?
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He’s still in Europe. That was part of the reason she got totally mobbed. He wasn’t there to draw off part of the crowd. They showed her a lot of love!
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Still, what did you talk about with her? Did you tell her about this site in her honor? Please tell us everything!!!!!
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That is exactly what I told her. From her reaction, it appears she loves us a lot.
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She’s aware of this site? Cool!!!!
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Well, she deserves the love. I wonder what Cuomo was doing there. Weren’t there other parades he could have gone to?
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I am so happy for you Still. You must have thought you where dreaming. She held your hand for long time like she was happy to see you. What an honor to meet her.
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I was very much in the moment the whole time. It is today that, looking back, I am pinching myself and wondering if I was dreaming. She was happy to see me – as if she has known all along what we do here. She was so warm and generous with her time.
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Wow, you are very lucky. I would LOVE to meet her one day too.
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still4hill, what an amazing experience for you! thanks for sharing it with us? 🙂
i love hillary’s red jacket and patriotic scarf, btw.
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here’s a story on whom hillary might hire in 2016, should she run. sounds like she’ll bring in people who distinguished themselves in her 2008 run as well as lots of diverse talent. i hope so!
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/2008-2016-elections-hillary-clinton-91917.html
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I’m jealous! It’s definitely my goal to meet her in person one day. BTW – there’s a story on HuffPo that she will soon be tweeting under the @hillaryclinton handle – cool!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/hillary-clinton-twitter_n_3345541.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
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that’s my goal, too! 🙂
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Still , are you in one of those pictures with Hillary? What was her reaction that you think she loves us ( our site). I’m sorry , but If I get to see her in person, I think that I’ll be one of those crazy teenagers screaming of joy!!!!
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It was everything, the way her face lit up, her body language, the way she just dropped everything and led me to a less crowded spot. As you know, I have reasons to remain anonymous. When I walked up to her, I didn’t say my name. I said “Mme. Secretary, I’m Still4Hill.” She acted as if I had said a real name. I have to thank Grace Bennett for a lot of that. People in Chappaqua know the name from the lovely publicity she provides. Hillary acted like we were old friends, so kind and generous. And one of my friends did act like a crazy teenager – the same friend who always tells me, “She’s not one of the Beatles,” did scream several times.
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Do you know what? I must say that if one day I get to know you all from this site I won’t believe it!God bless you all wonderful friends!
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I would love that too. After I got home I discovered that someone from here was there. She saw me with Hillary and emailed me later. I would have loved to have met her.
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Great pics of great women. Love it. Congrats for making the magazine and for having a close encounter. I’ve been in rooms close to her but have never spoken to her. All I would say to her is “Thank You and God Bless You” because everything else would make me choke up. She is all that and more.
That’s why they try to tarnish her with BS. She will rise above, as always.
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I think everyone who loves Hillary should have a moment with her.
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Congrats for making the magazine as always.great women.
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Thank you!
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