Vietnam Veterans of America - Jim Hinde Memorial Chapter 102

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VVA Chapter 102 has participated in the annual Auburn, Washington, Veterans Day Parade for many years.  Members form up and "march" (or is it "route step?") as the VVA Chapter 102 unit.  Military units, veteran groups, military historical groups, high school bands, and other groups participate.  McChord AFB has historically provided a C5A flyover at 11:00 to start the event.  The parade is recognized as one of the largest Veterans Day parades west of the Mississippi.  

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Start of Auburn Veteran's Day Parade (photo from http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/regsites.asp website)
 

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VVA Chapter 102 (parade unit no. 81) in the 11 Navember 2006 Auburn Veterans Day Parade.  Left to right, Nick Weber, Chuck Valen (visiting from Kodiak, AK), Janet Hinde, Jim Hinde, (Bob Edwards - hidden), Roger Welles, Bill Wood, Hillary Markowitz, (Photo by Cliff Wells, Veterans For Peace, Chapter 92)
 

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VVA Washington State Federation 2008 President Billy F. Robbins, (MSGT, USAF, Ret.) the Grand Marshall for the 2008 Auburn Veterans Day Parade.  (Photo by Nancy Witherbee, V V A Jim Hinde Memorial Ch. 102)
 

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Parade unit number 7 on the move.  L-R, F-B, Nick Weber, Debra Wood, Nate Hinde, 2 - Roger Welles, Tony Ferucci, ______, Jim Page, Janet Hinde, 3 - Bruce Witherbee, Ponce, Durr, Bob Edwards, 4 - Paul Marlow, ______.  (Photo by Nancy Witherbee, V.V.A. Jim Hinde Memorial Ch. 102)
 

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At the 08 November 2008 Auburn Veterans Day Luncheon, Vietnam Veterans of America Jim Hinde Memorial Chapter 102 is rocognized by Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis.  (Photo by Nancy Witherbee, V V A Jim Hinde Memorial Ch. 102)
 

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VVA Chapter 102 (parade unit no. 81) in the 11 Navember 2006 Auburn Veterans Day Parade, on the route, ready to start.  Left to right, Nick Weber, Chuck Valen (visiting from Kodiak, AK), Janet Hinde, Bob Edwards, (Roger Welles - hidden), Hillary Markowitz, Bill Wood, Jim Hinde.  (Photo by Cliff Wells, Veterans For Peace, Chapter 92)
 

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Chapter member Ron Forest prepares for the 08 November 2008 parade.  Janet and Nate Hinde are in the background.  (Photo by Nancy Witherbee, V V A Jim Hinde Memorial Ch. 102)
 
 

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Awaiting the start of the 08 November 2008 parade.  L-R, F-B, Nick Weber, Debra Wood, Nate Hinde, 2 - Linda Forest, Jim Page, 3 - Roger Welles, Ponce Durr, Roger Welles, Bill Wood 4 -  _______.  (Photo by Nancy Witherbee, V V A Jim Hinde Memorial Ch. 102)

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Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis addressing the Veterans at the 08 November 2008 Auburn Veterans Day Luncheon.  Thank you Mayor Lewis for your support of Veterans.  (Photo by Nancy Witherbee, V V A Jim Hinde Memorial Ch. 102)
 

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