Robin and her crew did a great job. This was my second year as one of the parade announcers. My old friend, Geoffrey Gaier, shared the duty at the north end of the route. It's a volunteer job I truly enjoy. When it comes to helping honor our country, I'm just an old softy.
Some eardrums have yet to recover.
About 20 minutes before the parade began, word began circulating that the police were looking for me. It turns out that Temecula motorcycle officer Mark Leggett just wanted to introduce me to his new counterpart, Murrieta motorcycle officer Frank Lavine. Murrieta recently began its motorcycle program, and Leggett wanted to make sure I introduced Lavine to the crowd. So is everyone involved with the parade. Some will say it's hokey, or the same every year, or claim they're too busy to attend.