While recovering from the Orlando "Back to the
World" reunion, I came across this story in the
Brandon News:
"It was a glorious Fourth of July parade this year
and Mother Nature kept the rain clouds back until much
later in the day. More than 125 units passed the
reviewing stand... This year's TOP KUDOS go to the
following: President's Award Adult with best in theme,
workmanship and music went to the Vietnam Helicopter
Pilots Association;...
Best Veteran Marching Unit went to the Vietnam Helicopter
Pilots Association." For those that missed
it, the parade was wonderful and our participation was
outstanding. Brandon LOVED us! We were the hit of
the parade. The North Carolina Chapter brought down
their Cobra (with 1st CAV markings, I might add!!),
Charlie Model Gunship, and Medevac Slick, and the Florida
LZ Chapter had our OH6 LOH. And to top things off,
there were about 300+ of us helicopter pilots that
marched in front of, in between, along side of and behind
the helicopters!! It was a sight to behold!!
On behalf of the Florida LZ Chapter Organizing Committee,
I would like to thank each and every one of you who
participated. We can all be proud, because as usual, we
stood mighty Tall!! THANK YOU ALL!!
Herb Nagel
70-5 Orange Hats
B/227 1 CAV 70-71 - Masher49
Florida LZ Chapter Sectry - Tampa,FL
Huey49@aol.com
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