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CAMP KINSER, Okinawa -- A Dr. Seuss-inspired float with the Grinch at the reigns won top honors during the Camp Kinser Rock ‘n’ Roll parade on Camp Kinser, Nov. 25.
Marines with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, banded together to design and create a Christmas float for the annual parade, held to promote unit cohesion celebrate the Christmas holiday.
Sgt. Arthur F. Rodriguez and three other sergeants brainstormed the theme of their float. Rodriguez is a production and analysis chief with the company, part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
“The other sergeants and I threw ideas at each other trying to figure out what we should make for the parade,” said Rodriguez. “We also got a few ideas from Marines who volunteered to participate in this parade.”
Other Marines from the company volunteered their time to decorate one of the unit’s tactical vehicles for the parade.
“When I received the e-mail from Sgt. Rodriguez asking for volunteers, I immediately volunteered to help them make a float for the parade,” said Lance Cpl. Amber N. Thornton, an administrative clerk with the company. “We put a lot of time and effort into creating this float and our costumes.”
The Marines spent approximately six hours a day of their own time for a week setting up and decorating the float.
“Some of the Marines took time out of their weekend to come in and work on the float,” said Rodriguez. “The most challenging part about creating (it) was making enough clearance for the vehicle to turn with the trailer attached without the boards breaking.”
As the float rolled down the street, Marines dressed as Thing 1, Thing 2, the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch and other various characters from Dr. Seuss’ children’s books played a Christmas music and passed out candy to the spectators.
“It’s fun to be a part of a function like this and be able to do something for the community,” said Lance Cpl. Micah Dumais, a supply administration clerk with the company. “I love going out and bringing smiles to all the children’s faces.”
This parade was a great opportunity for the Marines to go out, have fun, and show their festive side, said Thornton.
“Seeing the excitement in the audience’s eyes when they see the Grinch roll by is the best reward we can receive,” said Rodriguez.
At the end of the parade, the judges announced the company as the winners for the best float design.
“Even if we hadn’t won, we had a lot of fun making this float and going around making the kids and their families smile,” said Dumais. “I appreciate being able to be a part of the parade and doing what I can for the Marines, sailors and their families and for those who are not able to go home to see their family.”
| Date Taken: | 11.25.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 12.01.2011 18:59 |
| Story ID: | 80791 |
| Location: | CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, JP |
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