The Minuteman and the Mayor

Veterans Day 2017, Athens, Ohio

11 Nov 2017

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The Minuteman and the Mayor

Patriot Andrew Chiki and Mayor Steve Patterson followed the homor guard in the parade. Will the mayor agree to send supplies to the starving soldiers in camp? He doesn't know.

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The Parade

The reviewing stand was the front steps of the Athens County Courthouse.

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Military treats

As has become traditional for parades in Athens, candy was distributed to the kids.

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Marching bands, of course

Though relatively small, the Federal Hocking Marching Lancers made up for it in enthusiasm.

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The drums

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A veteran, all decked out

A Navy vet, he served on the USS Enterprise, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

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A flute player on the chilly morning

The morning was cold -- the temperature didn't rise above freezing until after the ceremony -- so playing the flute was an act of bravery.

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A salute is fired

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A different kind of salute