European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 30, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse Friday May 30, 1986 the stars and stripes Page 3 elementary pupils watch soldiers an Parade do rite change of command ceremonies lit buc Dungen Germany. Downpour throws Damper on ceremony for pupils by Connie Dickey Start writer Buedingen Germany they liked the pomp they Jusi wish it had been under belter circumstances. That s Iho opinion of pupils of Buedingen elementary school after watching a change of command ceremony a rain drenched affair that passed the colors of the 3rd so., 2th gov from la col Jerry a Thurman Loli. Col. Jamesp. Mcgourin. I be seen these ceremonies before. I know exactly what s Goine on. These sol Diers lire All part of Trie cavalry and their commander is leaving and he s letting someone else Lake Over first grader mat thew Hamilton explained i m not going in he army so i Don t Swiess i la have to do one of these. But that s of because i would t want to be out Here in the rain first grader malt rash said. Second grader Jonathan Gann said ii Van the first time he s seen a change of command ceremony in the rain and Hope it s my last one/1 Don t like jelling wet. But i like the horses and the National the seven schoolchildren were among so spectators showered with rain As they watched the ceremony wednesday. Thurman invited All kindergarteners through fourth graders to attend his change of command because the school has been High on Hii Lisl of priorities. Co tonal Thurman was very instrument. Lal in getting the school Annex Here and in helping us find a temporary place before the school was built said Mike Goff assistant principal. He has been very supportive of the because of the rain Only the members of the student Council were allowed to attend the ceremony. The youngsters watching the band play the soldiers March and three soldiers on horseback present Lowers to the two com Manders wives. The big hits of the ceremony were the music and the horses. Vicky Pinero a first grader knew the soldiers got together for Only one reason they Are Here to play music. Third grader Aaron Willis said i ton l know if i la Ever have one of these ceremonies but i really like the horses. They Are a my Lambeth a first grader said she liked the music the Best but the soldiers were Nice to come and stand out Here in the rain just because this colonel s going to the Stales and someone eke has to ukr second grader Melissa Hunter said her dad sgt Mark Clay probably won t have a change of command ceremony but should because he sure has to March in them is photos by Lynda w. Sparks Buedingen elementary school first Grater Matthew Ham Ilton a lands a attention during the playing of the National Anthem left. Soldiers Wilb the 3rd so 12th cat wore their spurs with Pride during the change of command ceremonies wednesday above while sgt. Robert Shirley of troop b delivers Flowers on horseback to he wife of the unit s new commander la col Janes p. Mcgourin
