[2018] Fredericksburg Veterans Day Parade (158-18) 11 NOV 18

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VETERANS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AND PARADE
My name is Paul Searles. I am a member of a committee of volunteers for the Veterans Council and the Veterans Service Office of Gillespie County, Texas.
We are currently conducting long-range planning for a Veterans Day Parade to be held in Fredericksburg, Texas, next year on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This event will include a special commemoration to mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War.
Current plans for the parade include military re-enactors for all of our country’s early wars, floats carrying veterans of WWII to the present, marching bands, vintage military vehicles and equipment, a flyover by vintage military aircraft, and a big-band musical program.
At this time, we are soliciting your preliminary availability and interest in participating in the parade by providing a group of veterans to ride their motorcycles with the Vietnam Veterans’ float.
The route is short and may take 45 minutes:
The route is as follows: We’ll Start on Nimitz Parkway, which is behind the Gillespie County Courthouse (see #5 on the attached map). We’ll then make a Left on Adams St., followed by a quick Right on Main St. and proceed down to Washington St. (#24 on the map). We’ll turn around there, and then go back down Main St. all the way to Milam St. (#30 on the map). We’ll turn Left on Milam and proceed to make another Left turn onto San Antonio St., where the parade will disband (around #23 on the map). The parade shouldn’t last more than 45 minutes.
WEATHER: Hi –/ Lo–, –% chance of rain, –% Humidity (Check our Home Page)

REQUESTOR: Tami King, US Navy Ret. Gillespie Co. VSO

STAGING: 1130 Hours, Sunday, November 11, 2018

Gillespie County Courthouse (Backside on Nimitz St.)
101 Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
https://goo.gl/maps/VpgUgAEurbG2

BRIEFING: 1145 Hours

PARADE: 1200-1300 Hours

RC: Lisa “Fancy Pants” Menard
Lisa.menard1005@gmail.com


ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.

2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.

3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor. A procession/parade is a MOBILE FLAG LINE, NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, LOUD STEREO MUSIC, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!


Respectfully,
Mr. Jean “Dae Wi” Clark
Deputy State Captain
Patriot Guard, San Antonio, TX
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 210-452-2745