Troops,
Our first 4th of July parade in Champaign was a big success. The weather wasn't too hot that day, but the two mile parade was still tough. We suited up near the Assembly Hall and found our spot in the line-up. We probably could have waited to suit up because we were so near the end that it took a while for us to actually start marching. The crowd reaction was very good and we're looking forward to it next year.
Next time, we need a float to ride on. My new insoles really helped, but just barely.
Participating members:
Chip Childress SL9965
Ryan Summers TK2429 (Event Coordinator)
Sarah Summers ID7929
Tom Durbin TX9293
Rick Devine TK6712
Kevin Kemarly TK3290
The Grand Admiral Thrawn was worn by new recruit Eric Thompson.
IL - Champaign - 4th of July Parade
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IL - Champaign - 4th of July Parade
Chip Childress
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MWG Trooper of the Year 2011
TK/DS 9965
MWG Trooper of the Year 2011
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Re: IL - Champaign - 4th of July Parade
Video from the parade. We don't show up until 44:09.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMM7aSK39xU
We're not announced until 46:37. The "Star Wars Fan Club Group" was an ad-lib. Ryan didn't put that on the information sheet. The rest of the description was pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMM7aSK39xU
We're not announced until 46:37. The "Star Wars Fan Club Group" was an ad-lib. Ryan didn't put that on the information sheet. The rest of the description was pretty good.