Re-Enactors

One of the highlights of the Geneva Memorial Day Parade were several Re-Enactors in full dress who took part. Ernie Klapmeier rode Nighthawk in his uniform as a British Coldstream Guard officer, while his daughter Tiffany and her fiance Brian Jones rode in Brian's restored Willys in their uniforms as members of the British Army during World War II.

Memorial Day, Geneva

The Memorial Day Parade in Geneva was an outstanding event. A local resident, who is a retired colonel, gave a fine speech, the cemetery was filled with the stars and stripes, and a good crowd showed up to enjoy the sunny day.

Batavia River Trail

A charity walk along the Fox River last month gave me an opportunity to see Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva and a River Trail south into Batavia and across the river. On the east side of the Fox, I saw a classic "Life. Be in it." logo on a post in Batavia, a logo I have not seen in nearly 20 years. It was quite common back in the days I worked at the Lisle Park District. In the other image, a nice light area along the path was quite welcoming, and it was just asking for me to give it a cartoon drawing treatment.