Our Community's Rememberance
Our small community had it's annual Memorial Day Parade which included a ceremony in memory of all Vets.
For the umteenth year members of our VVA chapter had a color guard that marched in the parade. The color guard was led by a vet in a wheelchair who lost his right leg in 'Nam 14 days short.
I drove an old (1953) 6 ton truck again this year leading off the parade as "Grand Marshall".
This year I had 15 WWII vets in the truck keeping in line with the DC WWII memorial dedication. The oldest was 92.
These gentlemen had some great WWII stories.
The WWII Vets recieved standing ovations from the hundreds that lined the parade route.
The truck doubled as a reviewing stand in the center of town.
The parade is oganized by the local American Legion.
It was a beautiful day.