| Event: | Veterans Day Parade |
| Date: | 11-Nov-02 |
| Location: | Austin, Texas |
| Description: | A fantastic day for such a significant event!
The LS-MVPA had a super turnout for this important and patriotic event. We counted 12 club vehicles participating this year. They included John S and his M35A2, Danny and his M151/M416, Scott and his M38A1, Fred F and Herb T with their GPW's, Tim W, Jeff McD, Toby C with their MB's, Barry F with his WWII 1 1/2 ton, Fred H and Glen V with their CJ2A's and Claude with his WWII Dodge Ambulance. Also in attendance were Bill B, and George O. The group met at the TxDot parking lot about 7am to a cool morning. About 7:30, we all headed to the staging area on the Congress Ave. Bridge where we were assigned #40 and temporarily placed. A half hour or so later, we were moved to our final staging position and waited for the parade to begin. During the down-time, several members walked around and viewed the other entrants including the Del Valley marching band which happens to be the longest running High School band to lead the parade. Also included were various VFW posts, the Corvette club and a multitude of other organizations. KrispyKreme doughnuts were also provided for entrants. About 9:20am the parade started. There was a good crowd on both sides of Congress Ave for the duration of the parade route. As we neared the announcer, he kept taking and talking as our group was stretched out for over 1 full city block. Upon arrival at the Capitol, we made the turn and headed back to the TxDot parking lot for a group picture and some club announcements. After the pictures and announcements, the group split up and everyone headed separate ways. Some returned for festivities later in the day as well. This was an excellent event for our club in addition to presenting our activities and vehicles to the community. |
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Scott's M38A1 with his dad riding as well. Sherm S was in WWII and Korea. |
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Fred F and his GPW. Fred was in the 1st Marines and was present at Iwo Jima in addition to several other assaults. |
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Toby's MB |
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Fred H's CJ2A just after acquisition. This vehicle will soon become a Navy 1/4 ton. |
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Jeff McD's MB. |
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Tim''s early MB |
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Glen's CJ2A |
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Herb's GPW. Also present are George O (rear seat) and Carl Mensing (passenger seat and also Danny's Crew Chief in Vietnam) |
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Barry's WWII 1 1/2 Ton carryall. |
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John and his M35A2. Incidentally, John hauled the Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans up the parade route. |
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Claude's WWII Ambulance. |
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All the vehicles on the bridge prior to the start. |
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Sheila Y riding in Danny's M151 on her birthday in her first-ever parade. What a treat! |
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Bill B and "Sarge", a friend of Danny's. |
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John's M35A2. |
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Group picture of the Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans (TAVV) |
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Some of the current/active military personnel on hand. |
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At the start of the parade just off the Congress Ave bridge. (looking South) |
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The lineup after the parade (less Fred's GPW and Tim's MB) |
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One of the other entrants, a hand-made F100 "Thud" bomber. |