Check your calendars and make sure you have Saturday 4 April 2009 set aside for the Gainesville , TX Medal of Honor Parade.
The parade starts at 1000 hrs.
We plan to be in place between 0830 and 0900 hrs.
If you would like to convoy up, be at Jimmy McLeod’s Entry Door, 2038 W. University in Denton and we will DEPART at 0730 hrs.
Even if you are not in the Motor Pool or Honor Guard, we still want you to be a part of the activities…we have PLENTY of riding space available.
I have had a number of folks call about riding in the vehicles…YES…who knows, you might even have a good time!
Directions; From I-35 in Gainesville , exit California St and go east on California .
Turn right at first light by Wendy’s and Taco Bell.
There should be someone to direct us at that point.
There are 12 recipients, at this time, that are scheduled to be there.
If we are very lucky we may have 1 or 2 ride with our group.
They may want our vehicles to go for static display immediately following the parade…just follow the leader.
At this time we have the following vehicles confirmed;
1 Ea 2 ½ Ton M35A2 truck w/ M60 MG David Trantham
1 Ea 2 ½ Ton M35A2 Truck Bill Trantham
1 Ea 2 ½ Ton M35A2 Truck V V A 920 Motor Pool
1 Ea ¾ Ton M37 Truck V V A 920 Motor Pool
1 Ea 20’ OD Gooseneck Trailer w/ bench V V A 920 Motor Pool
1 Ea M38A1 Jeep V V A 920 Motor Pool
1 Ea M38A1 Jeep Tony Martinez
1 Ea MB Jeep Ed Rodella
1 Ea GPW Jeep Chuck Mc Carty
1 Ea M151A2 Jeep Dennis Boots
1 Ea Red Fire Truck w/ V V A Logo Gary Raines
1 Ea UH-1 Slick Bobby Hawk
If your Military Vehicle is not on the above list, and you plan to bring it, please notify me ASAP as to your intentions.
HG members, please be in uniform.
One last thing…V V A 920 members…our monthly meeting is Tuesday night the 24th of March at the NG Armory.
Thanks, and don’t forget to “Keep ‘em Rolling!”
Dennis A. Boots
5024 Golden Circle
Denton , Texas 76208
