Meadows Place July 4th Parade

[Corey Mark]

We're going to participate again in the City of Meadows Place parade. It has been moved to a 10am step-off time to beat the heat, so it should be even more fun than ever. We'll also do what we can to ensure your comfort for this event that benefits the corps.

All GCS members, alumni, and friends are welcome to join in. Stay tuned for more info as it develops.

[Corey Mark]

ROLL CALL!

Who out there is going to attend the parade either as a marcher or who can help with support duties like handing out water? Also, do you have a GCS Member shirt or should one be ordered for you to wear?

[Scott Miller]

I'll be there - Sierra can probably march as well. If we need bodies to pad the numbers I can even make Sam come along.

I have whatever shirt we decide to go with - Sierra has one also. Sam would need one if he marches.

[Jason Rose]

Chel and I are in.

[Andy Jurick]

In

[Allen Farnsworth]

Chris Crawford e-mailed me the years of GCS it was very nice,I guess you didn't have my new e-mail so here it is allen123f@earthlink.net.I had my surgery May 2nd it took about 7hrs a major one on my aneurysm of the adomen,I thought I wouldn't wake up but I did by the grace of the lord,I was in the hospital 7days and came home and I'm doing very well,Its all healed.I might march the 4th parade with my 2 boys like I did last year.

Thank you very much
Yours Truly and God Bless
Allen

[Jason Rose]

Allen, I'm terribly sorry I left you off of that email. I really tried to inlcude all of the Vets. There's just been so many people over the years...

I'm happy to hear that you're doing better. Hope to see you soon.

[Allen Farnsworth]

Count me in and my next door neighbors 2boys I can carry the American Flag now for the 4th of July parade.
Allen

[Corey Mark]

More details....

Meet at the usual staging area off Highway 59 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.649277 ... num=1&z=18) at 9am. Parade step off is at 10 am.

We will be playing Magnificent Seven. Music is posted in the Members Section of this forum. If you do not have access, please let me know and I'll send it to you.

We'll be wearing GCS Member shirts and khaki shorts. Let me know if you need a shirt. Hats, sunglasses, and any other ways to stay cool and protected (within reason) will be allowed.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!!!!!!
We especially need a drumset drummer and more horns. We'll find something to do for all others.

[Allen Farnsworth]

I can march the 4th parade-Allen-American Flag
Kevin and Anthony-My side Arms+
Allen

[Michele Rose]

By "GCS Member" shirt, Corey means the white shirt with black letters that has the SMALL GCS star on the front and the word MEMBER on the back. This is not the shirt with the colored GCS logo on the front. Just wanted to clarify, as there has been confusion in the past.

[Allen Farnsworth]

Dear Corey-Thank you very much for calling me and concern about me and the 2 boys about the heat I appreciate it very much and I guess your right itsbetter to be safe than sorry.Maybe next year it will be better.To be active can I march in Mardi Gras next year in Galveston like this year?The 2 boys do have insurance,I just wanted to tell you that Corey,They had march with me last year and there parents are allways with them.
Yours Truly
Allen

[Corey Mark]

Thank you, Allen. I'd never forgive myself if something were to happen to you on the parade route. This year is especially dangerous because of the heat.

You were never not active as far as we're concerned. We'll keep in touch.

[Corey Mark]

Mission accomplished! Everyone made it home, safe. Well, except for that vintage Ford pickup that bled to death.

Thanks to Lee for his trial by fire.

Great to see our drumline back! Can't thank you enough, Stephen.

To all the usual suspects, including Josh and Lauren, Teresa and Gabriel, there are no words......

[Tom Huntley]

Thanks to everyone for enduring the heat. Amazing how that little bitty parade can be so hard. But thanks to Dr. May and Lauren for keeping everyone hydrated during the parade. Welcome to the outside performance venues Lee. It was good to see you there. and as always, thanks to the "talent". Always fun playing with the family. See you Saturday.