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.Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission
Parade News Magazine  - Special Online Edition - November 2000
Parade Update
last update November 9, 2000

Alameda County Veterans Day Parade 2000
Fremont, California
Honor Escort
Section A
Honor Escort
Section B
Division 1
Section 1
Division 1
Section 2
Honor Escort, Section A

1. Color Guard, Military
801st Engineers, U S Army Reserves
Color Guard 801st Engineers, United States Reserve, located at Oakland Army Base, Oakland, California. It’s parent command was formed during World War II as the 63rd  Infantry Division. During combat in both France and Germany its members were noted for valor, endurance and teamwork. Those same commitments have been carried on by its soldiers that served in Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm and recently Kosovo, Representing the command today are Sergeant Clint Jassen, Specialist David Holicker, Specialist Chris Ortiz, and Specialist Emanuel Toro.


1A. Senior Color Guard, Civilian
City of Fremont, Police Department Color Guard with motorcycles.

2. Senior Color Guard, Veterans Organization 
Northern California W W I Veterans Forever

Welcome home Doughboys! May the memory of our World War One veterans live on forever!

Representing our Northern California World War One Veterans, this Color Guard made up of younger men is dressed in authentic original World War One uniforms serves to keep the memory of our “Doughboy Heroes” alive. Immediately following the color Guard are the antique cars and World War One ambulance of the same time period.


2A. Antique Vehicle, Veterans Organization 
Northern California W W I Veterans Forever


3. Decorated Vehicle, Veteran Organization
Veterans Organization of the Masonic Home for Adults
Mini Bus w/ Gold Star Mothers, Vets, Widows of Vets.



4.  Senior Drum Major, Single, with Unit 
Washington High School “Huskie” Band
The Washington “Huskie” Marching Band is lead by Drum Major Danielle Severson. This is her second year as a drum major. The director is Mr. Duane Mitchell.


5. Band, High School, Non- JROTC
 Washington High School “Huskie” Band


6. Flag Team, Open Class
Washington High School “Huskie” Band

7. Color Guard, Veteran Organization
VFW Post 819

VFW Post 819’s Color Guard is now in its second year. Post 819 would like to “Thank all of you parade attendants for supporting veterans”.


8. Float, Veteran Organization 
VFW Post 819


8A. Decorated Vehicle, Veteran Organization
VFW Post 819

The “Acorn A’s” a “Model A” Club here to support our veterans.



9. Antique Vehicle, Veteran Organization
VFW, Hayward Post 1882
1929 Ford Speedster driven by owner Vic Sala. The passengers are Harley Talkington and/or Fred Cox members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1882.

10. Antique Vehicle, Veteran Organization 
VFW, Hayward Post 1882

Original fire truck was purchased from the Middletown, Calif. Fire Dept. and was restored by Richard Brenkwitz.  With Richard is Diane Smith.

11. Color Guard, Veteran Organization
VFW, Paul E Rivers Post 7906

VFW, Paul E Rivers Post 7906 Color Guard captained by Jess Martinez


12. Antique Vehicle, Veteran Organization, Non-competitive
VFW, Paul E Rivers Post 7906
2 cars w/VFW Members


13. Color Guard, Veteran Sponsored
United States Naval Sea Cadets


14. Marching Unit, Veteran Sponsored 
United States Naval Sea Cadets



15. Color Guard, Veteran Organization
555th Parachute Infantry Association
The 555th or “The Triple Nickels” was the 1st all black parachute Military unit in the world. It became part of the 82nd Airborne Division in Dec. 1947 the first black unit in military history to become a part of an American combat Division. Members today are available to speak at schools and civic groups. Contact President Frank Barbee for a speaker at your function/school. 801 Franklin St. # 1413, Oakland, CA 94607. 510-832-4265.

16. Float, Veteran Organization
U S Submarine Veterans of WWII

The men who took the war to Japan, the U S Submarine Veterans of World War II. 

17. Marching Unit, Veterans Auxiliary
 DAV Auxiliary, Oakland Unit 7


18. Marching Unit, Non-competitive
  Oakland School District JROTC Brigade Commander & Staff 

The Oakland JROTC Brigade Commander is Cadet Colonel Daniel Baltazar. His staff is Cadet LT COL Davis, Cadet LT COL Abraham, Cadet LT COL Hicks, Cadet LT COL Castaneda, Cadet LT COL Jackson.

19. Color Guard, JROTC, Non-competitive 
 Oakland School District JROTC Brigade Color Guard


19A. Decorated Vehicle, Veteran Organization
 VFW East Bay Police & Fire Post 2727

Veterans of Foreign Wars East Bay Police & Fire Post 2727 is returning to defend its honor as the most decorated vehicle in the 1999 Veterans Day Parade.  They served our country on the front lines abroad and now the serve our country and our communities on the front lines at home.


19B. Color Guard, Veteran Organization
  VFW & Auxiliary Post 2386
Veterans of Foreign Wars & Auxiliary Post 2386 is from Fremont, CA is composed primarily of World War II and Korean War Veterans.


19C. Decorated Vehicle, Veteran Organization
 VFW & Auxiliary Post 2386


 
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Honor Escort
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