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Tuesday, August 28, 2018:
Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. An Honor Guard from the American Legion Post in Roseville, MN, was there and Mark held the flag. |
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The National Anthem was sung while flags were raised. |
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Catherine "Kay" Bauer gave a speech about her life starting as a U.S. Navy nurse
in Vietnam and her 35 years in the military. http://womenveteransinitiative.com/catherine-kay-bauer-selected-as-the-2018-minnesota-woman-veteran-of-the-year/ |
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More women veterans were recognized for their
service to our country. |
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Patriotic music with some singing by
the Minnesota National Guard 34th Infantry Red Bull Band. Well done! |
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Military exhibits. |
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There was a statue honoring
General John Vessey Jr. (1922 - 2016) from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Army and the Joint Chief's of Staff in Washington. |
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Service members are
sometimes found in unusual dress for special occasions. The man in the middle served in the U.S Navy aboard ship, a few years ago. |
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Men and women veterans are
rightfully proud of their service. Got freedom? |
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Currently serving members of our armed
services were on hand to answer questions. |
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Then the 2 pm parade began with a Color
Guard. |
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There were even a few commercial
entries in the parade. |
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| Then Mark took the controls of a flight simulator....almost crashed it too! Not easy, but he managed a smile. |
Quote of the day:
I need a drink! Mark
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Questions, Comments? Email Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com |
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