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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, November 7, 2009

Parade in honor of Veterans Day draws a crowd in Waianae


Advertiser Staff

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Lawrence Lopez, 15, (left) and Darrick Timbreza, 14, were among the participants in today's Veterans Day Parade in Waiçanae. They showed off some snappy drill moves at the Waiçanae Mall afterward.

JEFF WIDENER | The Honolulu Advertiser

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Crowds of onlookers lined Farrington Highway in Waiçanae today for the Veterans Day Parade sponsored by the Waiçanae Military Civilian Advisory Council.

The parade, which included 32 units, marched from the Waiçanae Boat Harbor to the Waiçanae Mall. Participants included vererans organizations such as the VFW and American Legion; soldiers from Schofield Barracks, and 12 Oçahu Junior ROTC units.
There was also a JROTC Drill meet hosted by Nänäkuli High School and a hoçolauleça, with speakers and other activities at the mall following the parade, which was the 24th annual WMCAC Veterans Day Parade.