Looks like the organizers did another nice job. Now they will probably take a short break and then start prepping for next year's event.
Besides the OSD folks that make this a memorable event we need to remember the support given by various city agencies............Parks & Rec, Public Works, PD & FD. Kudos to all.
There is one wish (or dream) I have. That is that at one of these parades arrangements will be made to have the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard from Ft Riley participate. Our ties as a community to the formation of the old frontier military posts are well documented. It would be nice. See info at http://143.84.68.5/OurPost/ColorGuard.aspx
It was really nice to see a wide group of people and organizations represented. Civic, fraternal, business, military, religious etc. Got a chuckle out of watching those dogs from the training school.
A couple of days ago I posted an item here regarding Councilmember Kevin Straub and his actions regarding the current issue of trash hauling, contracts etc. Basically I was supportive of Mr Straub's right to voice his opinion. We all have that right. Additionally, before the sky falls, I basically concurred in his opinion.
Here's the rub. Mr Straub marched with a vehicle from one of the trash haulers which had a sign proclaiming his stand on that issue. Did he have the right to do that? You bet. Was that statement during this parade out of place? In my opinion, yes, it was out of place. There's a time and place for everything, and, again, in my opinion, the parade was not the right place to make that statement. As a matter of fact, I'd go so far as to say it showed a complete lack of class.
Kevin, you were on the right track with this issue, and then you go ahead and pull a stupid stunt like this. Being a buffoon detracts from what you were trying to accomplish.
National Guard Band (click on the image to see full size):
