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2022 Tulsa Veterans Day Parade

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We had a big Veterans Day Parade in Tulsa today. First one I have been to in a while what with being retired and Covid and all that mess. It lasted a long time. In Tulsa we love our Vets and we show up for them. We had several color guards for instance.

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The motorcycle cops did some fancy riding and looking all intimidating and such.

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I guessed that these are reservists or something.

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My employer sponsored the race and a bunch the employees marched.

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There were dogs.

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These planes did multiple flyovers.

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There were vets in trailers.

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And vets on trucks.

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We had guys in kilts.

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And high school JROTC cadets looking sharp.

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Lots of vintage cars.

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One guy brought his personal tank.

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A couple celebrity storm trackers showed up. They got more decals than NASCAR racers.

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And high school marching bands with baton twirlers showing their stuff.

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And Firemen!!

It was quite a show. For the vets.

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My brother was in the Navy a long time, now retired.

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My Dad was in the US Army during the occupation of Japan after World War II. He’s no longer with us but I think of him every single day. He was proud of his service. Dad’s grandfather served in the Army during the Spanish American War and Dad has a brother, my uncle, who was an officer in Navy. I have a cousin who served in the Army in Korea way back when.

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My brother-in-law Irvin is an Army vet. He and my sister and their kids lived all over the place during his service. That is the thing about having a family and being in the military. They serve as well. Irv has a grandson and a son-in-law currently serving.

To all our vets, we salute you and appreciate your service.