Mon, Aug 08, 2011
The folks who tend to flock to Oshkosh are some of the most
patriotic we know... and when Oshkosh gets even more patriotic than
normal, it is a site to behold... this year was NO exception.
As part of this year's event, 'The Big O' hosted its own
celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation -- featuring the
largest collection of naval aircraft spanning all eras ever
assembled in one location, plus many of the veterans who flew them,
as part of its Tier 1 event status from the US Navy for the
year-long centennial festivities. Featured naval aircraft were
parked on ConocoPhillips Plaza as well as a special parking area
dubbed "NAS Oshkosh" near Scotts Warbird Alley all week, in
addition to hundreds of rare, legendary aircraft from all military
branches.
Best of all, though, all veterans in attendance on Friday, July
29th were encouraged to participate in the "Parade of Veterans"
starting at 2 p.m. from Scotts Warbird Alley. Award-winning actor
and veterans advocate Gary Sinise, best known for his role as
Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the classic film Forrest Gump and
as star of the hit TV series CSI: New York, greeted veterans upon
their arrival, followed by a photo opportunity of the mass
gathering.
But most of all, it was one more well deserved chance for the
champions of America, grey and wrinkled from the years since their
service, to take one more bow in front of an assemblage of
Americans who benefitted form their service and sacrifice...
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