Dept of the Platte color guard Winter Range

[Sagebrush Burns]

At the recent Winter Range SASS national championship match GAF Department of the Platte was again requested to present the colors at the opening ceremonies.  As an added note the match organizers made some timing and event changes this year and attendance was the best ever we "played" to a full house.  Participants were:  Cowtown Scout, Capt Dan Blodgett, Lou Graham, Rye Creek Roberts, Colt Laredo, and Sagebrush Burns.



The color guard assembles:  Cowtown Scout and Capt Dan Blodgett in front with sabers, Lou Graham on the left, Rye Creek Roberts on the right, Colt Laredo with the Arizona flag, Sagebrush Burns with the American flag.



Marching to the stage.



Officers leading the way.



Presenting the colors.

Many thanks to all who participated.  I know I speak for all of us when I say it was an honor and a proud moment to be a part of the presentation and represent the Grand Army of the Frontier.

[Sagebrush Burns]

I understand the pictures "went south" so I replaced them.  Hopefully no more problems.

[Cowtown Scout]

WOW we are all actually in step in the photos you posted.  Good Job calling the cadence Col. Burns Sir!

I received some photos this weekend from two different people who attended and were on opposite sides of the room.

Entry into the space, note the size of the crowd



Lead Officers wheeled off to the left and did an about face



Flags and Guard wheeled about the center to face the crowd.  Salute during Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem



Officers Salute

[Sagebrush Burns]

Excellent pics, Scout, thanks for posting.