Parade
Veterans Day Recap
November/13/2024 10:35 AM Filed in: Post Events
VFW Post 6796 participated in the Dallas Veterans Day Parade this past Monday which was held at Fair Park this year. Beau Mitchell graciously provided a 48 foot trailer and drove us along the parade route. According to all who have ridden on the deuce, he was a much smoother driver than the current commander with his FMV (former military vehicle).
Doug Sanders provided transportation for the breakfast crew.
Traditional field chow including SOS, scrambled eggs and roasted potatoes. Jerry Greene's daughter Brooke had her first "canned" breakfast.
Line up and set up chairs
And off we went, flags flying
Our intrepid riders had fun
Children waving
The nearly empty review stand...
Rhea with our Post Poster
And that was it. Twenty minutes, a beautiful day, and no one fell off the trailer. Three of our riders were first timers, including our very own Susan Soch and Jerry Greene's daughter Brooke, who had a blast and apparently was live-casting.
Meanwhile, back at the Post we readied food for vets and our families. Thanks to Mark D$ for donating the brisket and sides and to Ron for donating and cooking brats, Logan who cooked the brisket, Sandra, Susan and Mike for being the A-Team of the Kitchen. A special shout out to Sprouts Farmers Market for delivering delicious sandwich trays, deviled eggs (gone so quickly) and more! They also donated a $100.00 gift certificate to the Post. And thanks to so many others who contributed during the day and asked me to not put their names out.
Doug Sanders provided transportation for the breakfast crew.
Traditional field chow including SOS, scrambled eggs and roasted potatoes. Jerry Greene's daughter Brooke had her first "canned" breakfast.
Line up and set up chairs
And off we went, flags flying
Our intrepid riders had fun
Children waving
The nearly empty review stand...
Rhea with our Post Poster
And that was it. Twenty minutes, a beautiful day, and no one fell off the trailer. Three of our riders were first timers, including our very own Susan Soch and Jerry Greene's daughter Brooke, who had a blast and apparently was live-casting.
Meanwhile, back at the Post we readied food for vets and our families. Thanks to Mark D$ for donating the brisket and sides and to Ron for donating and cooking brats, Logan who cooked the brisket, Sandra, Susan and Mike for being the A-Team of the Kitchen. A special shout out to Sprouts Farmers Market for delivering delicious sandwich trays, deviled eggs (gone so quickly) and more! They also donated a $100.00 gift certificate to the Post. And thanks to so many others who contributed during the day and asked me to not put their names out.