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Minnesota World War II Memorial Dedication St. Paul, Minnesota June 9, 2007

Minnesota World War II Memorial Dedication St. Paul, Minnesota June 9, 2007

A new memorial was dedicated to our World War II veterans at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
Many WWII veterans were in attendance along with thousands of people to honor them. Many of our local restored World War II vehicles were on display on the Capitol grounds.

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John's Canadian MKI carrier in front of the MN state capitol. They were watching me closely to see if I was messing up their concrete! Just a few scuffs.
John’s Canadian MKI carrier in front of the MN state capitol. They were watching me closely to see if I was messing up their concrete! Just a few scuffs.
The photos on this page were all taken the night before while we were setting up.
These first few photos with no crowds yet, were all taken the night before while we were setting up.
A rare site in the USA. An International 1/2 track. Nicely restored by John Kottke. It was a hit with the crowd
A rare site in the USA. An International 1/2 track. Nicely restored by John Kottke. It was a hit with the crowd the next day.
The unveiling of John Bizal's newly restored WC 62. The maiden voyage was from the parking area to the capitol. A few bugs to work out yet. The boys discussing the details at the rear.
The unveiling of my newly restored WC 62. The maiden voyage was from the parking area to the capitol. A few bugs to work out yet. The boys discussing the details at the rear.
Way too many jeeps for my taste, not enough Dodges.
Way too many jeeps for my taste, not enough Dodges.
The day of the dedication. Thousands of people visited. Many of the WWII veterans told us stories about their time in combat. The vehicles triggered many memories.
The day of the dedication. Thousands of people visited. Many of the WWII veterans told us stories about their time in combat. The vehicles triggered many memories.

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Dan's Thompson was one of the triggering mechanisms for the memories.
Dan’s Thompson was one of the triggering mechanisms for the memories also.
Dan's Thompson was one of the triggering mechanisms for the memories. Here, two vets were discussing the usage during the war. Another discussed his time in Europe. There were almost 4700 vets registered that day for the dedication. Keep their memory alive, they are going away from us at a rapid rate. "Lest we not forget"
Here, two vets were discussing the usage during the war. Another discussed his time in Europe. There were almost 4700 vets registered that day for the dedication. Keep their memory alive, they are going away from us at a rapid rate.
“Lest we not forget”
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