Story by Stan and Janice Gauna. Photos by Paul Duncan

May 25th is a special day for our veterans. It was especially special for one veteran that turned 98 on the same day.

Ken Littell is a member of the local Elks Lodge 461 in Albuquerque. He had prepared a Memorial Day remembrance for the men and women that died serving our country so they could be honored. He has done this remembrance for decades. This year he was not able to do that due to the Corona virus. Instead the Elks club decided to bring that ceremony to him. The Elks honored him with a special presentation and a very unexpected drive by parade.

The Tin Lizzies were asked to participate in a drive by parade to help celebrate him as a WWII veteran and his birthday. We had eight Model T’s participating in the very small parade in front of his assisted living home.

Neil and Mary Ann led the parade with their 1920 Luverne Fire Truck with the siren sounding. We also had Mark and Sharon Dominguez, Don and Barbara Mitchell, Paul Beck, Stan and Janice Gauna, Paul and Marilyn Duncan, Larry and Lorna Azevedo, and Dave Ferro. Linda Riel also participated with her modern car.

Ken really enjoyed the cars. He told Channel 13 news that he would like to have every one of the cars. The smile on his face said it all. Thanks to all that participated.

If you missed Channel 4 or Channel 13 news on the 25th you can view it on the channel’s web sites.