| Event: | Smithville Texas Veterans Memorial Park dedication. |  
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| Date: | 19 May, 2012 | |
| Location: | Smithville, Texas |
Participants for this event were Madison H., Danny K, and Sid M with their M37’s, The Hofers and grandson up from Corpus with their Jeep and trailer full of goodies, and Rory C with an M1009 and M416. Dan and James H did not bring vehicles, but Dan drove Madison’s M37 in the parade so he could concentrate on setting up his comprehensive display.
The LSMVPA was very close to the front of the parade, so were done pretty quickly. Once done, we headed back to the park and got ready for the folks to arrive. The National Guard brought their parade vehicles and set them up next to ours, so we had an impressive array of trucks. They also brought a Blackhawk helicopter and landed it in the field near the trucks.
A large number of folks wandered through the display, and a good time was apparently had by all. We took turns manning the club sales table and did good business.
Since Scott P wasn’t at this event, Danny kindly stepped in as replacement “snoozer”.
A little after 3pm the crowds were thinning and the Army were taking their toys, so we also packed up and beat a retreat for home.
A worthwhile event with a good club showing.
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Pictures by Rory C.
 An Early Start |
 Danny's M37 |
 The Hofers Jeep and trailer |
 Sid's M37 |
 Madison's M37 |
Rory's M1009-M416 combo |
 Army Guard Humvee |
 M916A2-M870-bulldozer combo |
 2 more Guard Humvees |
 M1084 5-ton |
 Parading |
Park display |
 Park display |
 Park display |
 UH-60 Blackhawk |
 happy customers |
 Sid and James manning Mad Dog's table |
 Danny filling in for Scott |
 Headed home |