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TK-1161 Curt
70th Explorers Garrison
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Cars, Kids, and Star Wars

Post by TK-1161 Curt »

It was an overcast morning on September 20th in Springfield, Missouri. Members of the 70th Explorers Garrison and Squad 66 descended on the annual Anpac Car Show for Kids. Three Imperial Stormtroopers, Lord Vader, an Imperial Royal Guard, two Tie Fighter pilots, an Imperial Tech officer, a Jawa, a Shadow Trooper, and Darth Vader’s Secret apprentice were all a part of the unit dispatched to the event. Our forces patrolled the grounds and greeted spectators with a healthy dose of the dark side. There were no notable incidents and the day was considered a complete success.

The Imperials played Guitar Hero, posed for pictures with spectators and Local mascots, and answered questions about the 501st Legion. We made contact with both the local Boys & Girls Club and the Springfield Cardinals event staff. (Look for STAR WARS night at Hammon’s Field in 2009!) It was a day of smiles, cool cars, and lots of fun. The day ended with the Legionnaires meeting for dinner at Applebee’s for a toast to the late TK 4357 on his birthday.

Special thanks to all of the Anpac staff for the Plaque of Appreciation, their assistance, support, and for the free lunch. Thanks to the 70th Explorers and Squad 66 members who attended including: Keith Davis as an Imperial Spotter and table liaison; Andy McCormick as an Imperial Stormtrooper and table liaison; Faron Morales as an Imperial Stormtrooper; Robert Brill as an Imperial Royal Guard; Kevin Brower as a Shadow Trooper; Chris Plake as Darth Vader; Amanda Roark as an Imperial spotter; Fanforce Liaison Matt Bakeburg as a Tie Fighter Pilot; Marc Randolph as a Tie Fighter Pilot; Gary Schaeperkoetter as an Imperial Tech Officer; Steve Schaeperkoetter as Vader’s Apprentice; Karen Keen as a Jawa; and Squad Leader Brandon Lauthern as an Imperial Stormtrooper.
Curt Stanfill
TK-1161 / ID-1161 / DZ-1161
Gateway Squad
70th Explorers Garrison
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