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Fort Worth had a patriotic parade this morning. There were thirteen submarine
veterans with the Submarine Float in the #44 entry position. The total
number of units entered is unknown, but the parade of motorized and marching
units was well over one mile in length. The Submarine Veterans participating
were from the Cowtown Chapter SVWWII and/or the Cowtown Base USSVI that
meet at noon on the third Saturday each month in the Green Oaks Hotel,
6901 West Freeway, Fort Worth.
Members participating included: Cowtown Chapter President Bill Coffey, Cowtown Base Commander Walt Eller, Driver & duty auxiliaryman Ciro "Loopie" Lopiccolo, Cowtown Chapter Secretary/Treasurer Steve Mocio, Cowtown Base Vice Commander Rich Nelson, Klaxon Operator Frank C. Havlak, NTINS Les Hewett, Chuck Schaub, Hestal Walher, Larry Phillips, Howard Johnston, "official photographer" Mark Shobe and Roy Ator. All photographs are courtesy of Shipmate Mark Shobe. Thank you Sir for providing them. The HISTORY
of VETERANS DAY
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