the afterglow is gone...

i'm not sure whether to laugh..., or to cry...laughing over the audacity of a brewing situation in the Buckeye state.

After suspension for nodding at Obama, drum major quits

(CNN) -- An Ohio man who was suspended as the drum major of a band for giving President Obama a nod during last week's inaugural parade is calling it quits.
...John Coleman was seen during the nationally televised January 20 parade nodding toward the new president while marching with the band. A few steps later, he appeared to wave briefly.
...as the band was marching past the grandstand where Obama was sitting, he made eye contact with the president.
"Contact was made with our eyes both together and he smiled and waved at the band," he told the station. "And just as a gesture, I nodded my head. I gave him a slight wave and went on."

aww, sounds romantic to me..., not cause to break up the band!
apparently, Coleman broke rank and military code by giving the new Prez a 'what's up'...
even though the bandmates had strictly forbidden any communication gestures while drumming their hearts out, the man is a fireman, not a private in the army.
i would imagine it's natural to get a little excited during such a festivity. these guys, i assume, are usually spending their days in burning buildings, and perhaps the odd kitty saving adventure in a tree.

"The 'afterglow' of participating in the inaugural parade is gone..."

i'm with you John, my afterglow has fizzled...
the drums go silent.