http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939 This weekend we went to the Porterville Veteran's Day Parade, and the Porterville Band-A-Rama immediately thereafter. It's&nbsp; a pretty busy day for us. In fact it's nonstop from the minute I drop my daughter off for the color guard breakfast at 6:00am.. to the parade at 10:00am and the Band-A-Rama at 2:00. I wouldn't have missed any of it for the world. It's a great way to honor our veterans. Tulare County has lots to honor. And it shows with the huge turnout at all of these events. The parade always moves me. I always cry when they raise the flag. And I always cry when they sing the National Anthem. Porterville takes it's Veteran's Day very serious. I remember a long time ago when I worked for a certain car dealership new to town... he stayed open on Veteran's day and our lot was egged. And people drove by all day shouting obscene things to us.&nbsp; I took a lot of pictures but I'm only going to post the ones that made think.. &quot;HU?&quot; &nbsp;1. Cesar Chavez High School call me crazy but I'm pretty sure it's Cesar, and not CAESAR? LOL Then again, what did I expect? For them to be dressed in flannel shirts holding signs that say, &quot;NO UVAS&quot; (boycott grapes) ? 2. Tulare Tigers showing some brown pride? Chicano power at it's best right here: &quot;Los Tules &quot;&nbsp; Y-QUE ?? &nbsp; 3. Dear Lord please let that thing not be loaded. &nbsp; 4. A Police Dog! Look at all those&nbsp;homeboys in the background sweatin' it. &quot;Oh shit, ay... nobody told me there was gonna be cop dogs ay! I hope he doesn't sniff the &quot;mota&quot; (weed) in my jacket pocket or I'm screwed.&quot; &nbsp;I was even sweatin' it..&nbsp;and homie don't even play that. &nbsp; 5. Honoring our very own Pentagon dude originally from Porterville. I didn't catch his name so I went to the Porterville Recorder on-line so I could get it and post it here, only to find that they didn't even mention him.&nbsp;grrrrrr Anyways, here he is: Our very own&nbsp;Portervillian at the Pentagon. Oh yeah! &nbsp; 6. My favorite part of the day. All the bands get together and play the National Anthem. This is the part where I tear up. &nbsp; This weekend we went to the Porterville Veteran's Day Parade, and the Porterville Band-A-Rama immediately thereafter. It's&nbsp; a pretty busy day for us. In fact it's nonstop from the minute I drop my daughter off for the color guard breakfast at 6:00am.. to the parade at 10:00am and the Band-A-Rama at 2:00. I wouldn't have missed any of it for the world. It's a great way to honor our veterans. Tulare County has lots to honor. And it shows with the huge turnout at all of these events. The parade always moves me. I always cry when they raise the flag. And I always cry when they sing the National Anthem. Porterville takes it's Veteran's Day very serious. I remember a long time ago when I worked for a certain car dealership new to town... he stayed open on Veteran's day and our lot was egged. And people drove by all day shouting obscene things to us.&nbsp; I took a lot of pictures but I'm only going to post the ones that made think.. &quot;HU?&quot; &nbsp;1. Cesar Chavez High School call me crazy but I'm pretty sure it's Cesar, and not CAESAR? LOL Then again, what did I expect? For them to be dressed in flannel shirts holding signs that say, &quot;NO UVAS&quot; (boycott grapes) ? 2. Tulare Tigers showing some brown pride? Chicano power at it's best right here: &quot;Los Tules &quot;&nbsp; Y-QUE ?? &nbsp; 3. Dear Lord please let that thing not be loaded. &nbsp; 4. A Police Dog! Look at all those&nbsp;homeboys in the background sweatin' it. &quot;Oh shit, ay... nobody told me there was gonna be cop dogs ay! I hope he doesn't sniff the &quot;mota&quot; (weed) in my jacket pocket or I'm screwed.&quot; &nbsp;I was even sweatin' it..&nbsp;and homie don't even play that. &nbsp; 5. Honoring our very own Pentagon dude originally from Porterville. I didn't catch his name so I went to the Porterville Recorder on-line so I could get it and post it here, only to find that they didn't even mention him.&nbsp;grrrrrr Anyways, here he is: Our very own&nbsp;Portervillian at the Pentagon. Oh yeah! &nbsp; 6. My favorite part of the day. All the bands get together and play the National Anthem. This is the part where I tear up. &nbsp; en-us Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:43:53 PST GOod Photos and description. Hey..... Those myspace codes are still coming. Sorry for lagging, I have just been real busy. :) http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8673 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8673 GOod Photos and description. Hey..... Those myspace codes are still coming. Sorry for lagging, I have just been real busy. :) no worries... actually go look at my new page! I fixed it myself! thanks! :) http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8674 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8674 no worries... actually go look at my new page! I fixed it myself! thanks! :) Wow, great pics and post. I think my honey's grandparents went to the&nbsp;Veteran's Day parade in Porterville, at least they were planning on it. His grandpa is a Korean War Veteran. We had brunch on Sunday and he was proudly displaying his Veteran's cap! :) http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8676 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8676 Wow, great pics and post. I think my honey's grandparents went to the&nbsp;Veteran's Day parade in Porterville, at least they were planning on it. His grandpa is a Korean War Veteran. We had brunch on Sunday and he was proudly displaying his Veteran's cap! :) Great pics Normsie Norms!!!<br /> <br /> I remember marching in those parades with the Myfa school band, then BC's. I'm a band geek forever, as if you didn't know that by now!<br /> <br /> Thanks for the coverage. You got the skills... http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8681 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8681 Great pics Normsie Norms!!!<br /> <br /> I remember marching in those parades with the Myfa school band, then BC's. I'm a band geek forever, as if you didn't know that by now!<br /> <br /> Thanks for the coverage. You got the skills... <p>Here are some more pictures. They are pictures of our Veterans groups. I always wonder what goes through their mind on Veterans Day. Pride? Regret? Probably a mixture of both, I'm sure. <img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran028.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran012-1.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran010-1.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran009-1.jpg" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran008-1.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran007-1.jpg" /></p> <p>And I just have to post this picture because I am so proud of my girls. Look at them show respect and support as the next band marches up. They are awesome. </p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran053.jpg" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>And then I have to post this picture because ssssshhhh don't tell my Monache girls.. but I just love Porterville High School's uniforms. They are old school classic!</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran046.jpg" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8695 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8695 <p>Here are some more pictures. They are pictures of our Veterans groups. I always wonder what goes through their mind on Veterans Day. Pride? Regret? Probably a mixture of both, I'm sure. <img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran028.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran012-1.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran010-1.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran009-1.jpg" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran008-1.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran007-1.jpg" /></p> <p>And I just have to post this picture because I am so proud of my girls. Look at them show respect and support as the next band marches up. They are awesome. </p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran053.jpg" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>And then I have to post this picture because ssssshhhh don't tell my Monache girls.. but I just love Porterville High School's uniforms. They are old school classic!</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/gigli_04/veteran046.jpg" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Norma, great pictures.  Looks like a great turnout for such a cold day.  http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8704 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8704 Norma, great pictures.  Looks like a great turnout for such a cold day.  I think I saw Colonel Sanders in one of those cars. http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8707 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8707 I think I saw Colonel Sanders in one of those cars. <p>Aww yes, patriotism!</p> http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8716 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8716 <p>Aww yes, patriotism!</p> <div class="blogcommentbody"> <p>Porterville's uniforms are cute!</p> <p>I remember my colorgaurd days, but I only did wintergaurd ... no wet grass for me thank you very much.</p> </div> http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8717 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8717 <div class="blogcommentbody"> <p>Porterville's uniforms are cute!</p> <p>I remember my colorgaurd days, but I only did wintergaurd ... no wet grass for me thank you very much.</p> </div> <p>I know, right? I just like that they look like the old fashioned, early 1900's.. . tee hee. </p> <p>My daughter does year round Color Guard. She's done flag her whole life, and dance, cheer, etc etc.. all the cool girlie girl stuff I never got to do growing up. It gets expensive but as long as it keeps her busy and out of trouble, right? I think the reason I did half the stuff I did growing up is there was nothing better to do. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8754 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8754 <p>I know, right? I just like that they look like the old fashioned, early 1900's.. . tee hee. </p> <p>My daughter does year round Color Guard. She's done flag her whole life, and dance, cheer, etc etc.. all the cool girlie girl stuff I never got to do growing up. It gets expensive but as long as it keeps her busy and out of trouble, right? I think the reason I did half the stuff I did growing up is there was nothing better to do. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Great commentary on the first set of pics, I am laughing too hard right now.&nbsp; I agree with you on the letter girls outfits for PHS, they are totally old school but in an awesome way.&nbsp; When&nbsp;I was little, I used to like how the tassel thingy's on their shoes flopped in unison.</p> http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8787 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8787 <p>Great commentary on the first set of pics, I am laughing too hard right now.&nbsp; I agree with you on the letter girls outfits for PHS, they are totally old school but in an awesome way.&nbsp; When&nbsp;I was little, I used to like how the tassel thingy's on their shoes flopped in unison.</p> <p>mrsess: YES! I love the tassels! :)</p> <p>N.L. : I didn't see Colonel Sanders but I did see TWO Kenny Rogers!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8789 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8789 <p>mrsess: YES! I love the tassels! :)</p> <p>N.L. : I didn't see Colonel Sanders but I did see TWO Kenny Rogers!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>that was great, you made the parade look cool, I almost felt bad for not being there but then I thought.. wait a mintue I WAS THERE.&nbsp; BTW, I love the comment you through in there about the dogs ; ) </p> http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8890 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_8890 <p>that was great, you made the parade look cool, I almost felt bad for not being there but then I thought.. wait a mintue I WAS THERE.&nbsp; BTW, I love the comment you through in there about the dogs ; ) </p> <p>"Pentagon Dude" is Rear Admiral Richard "Dick" Mauldin from Porterville.  Rear Adm. Mauldin's personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards), National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (9 awards), and various other Air Force and Navy awards.</p> http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_155879 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_155879 <p>"Pentagon Dude" is Rear Admiral Richard "Dick" Mauldin from Porterville.  Rear Adm. Mauldin's personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards), National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (9 awards), and various other Air Force and Navy awards.</p> Yay! Thank you so much for sharing the real details. I could have kicked myself for not having a pen and paper and writing it down. I was really moved that he was there. It was neat! http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_156085 http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/twinkie/939/#c_156085 Yay! Thank you so much for sharing the real details. I could have kicked myself for not having a pen and paper and writing it down. I was really moved that he was there. It was neat!