They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Fuji GFX50R and 250mm f/4 RNI Kodachrome 60s
Was the old fellow a marine? (With Camp Pendleton nearby there must be a ton of marines on the streets of Oceanside this weekend--like the fellow in the left background.) Chris did you see Peter Jackson's documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old?" If not, I'd recommend it if it comes around in theaters again.
He was a marine Brian - well spotted - lots of them about for the parade - O'side is still a military town, but it's slowly being commercialized and turned into a trendy tourist destination. Not seen the Peter Jackson film yet - on my to do list