120 Doves for Nampa's God and Country Rally

The God and Country Rally has become a beloved and notable event that takes place the Wednesday prior to July 4th each year. This action-packed event is coordinated by notably active members of the Nampa, Idaho community with a board comprised of real estate agency executives, Chamber of Commerce members, and govermnment representatives. Thousands of area Christian families join together on this evening, at the Idaho Center in Nampa, for special presentations, touching family-oriented musical performances (this year Mark Schultz was the premier artist), and a most spectacular fireworks show.

This year, A Breath of Heaven Doves released 120 pure white doves (pure white homing pigeons, carefully trained to return home immediately, following their release). The birds were released at the poignant moment in a patriotic song -- the climactic ending. As the men's voices soared, so did the birds! The impact of the moment was unforgettable, as white wings ascended into the sky, stoically, gracefully, punctuating the moment with their powerful visual and emotional symbolism.

Brian Knight captured photographs of the release from the vantage point of the stage (as shown above).