26th Cav. PS Rose parade participation?

[legionnaire]

Hello Philip,

Long time no see, since FPAC years ago. However, I did recently see some of your reenactment group at the Long Beach Public Library for LB's celebration of Filipino American History Month this past October.

Do you have Filipino reenactment members who can ride or learn to ride horses for a parade mounted contingent?

If yes and you want this to happen, I have a very good mentor who will help you.

Let me introduce Frank Quiambao, who I have included in this email. Frank is a member of the very well respected Long Beach Mounted Police, and knows a lot about staging a mounted group for parades. He knows about renting horses rather than owning, and his family has a very strong military history.

Frank Quiambao told me of the last horse cavalry charge in U.S. history. The event is well documented at the commander's website:

Official Website of Edwin Price Ramsey
www.edwinpriceramsey.com/the_battle.asp

And I believe it was you (Legionnaire) who posted photos of all the authentic regalia and uniform of the Cavalry platoon of 27 members of the 26th Philippine Scouts.

Sgt. Filipino Scout, Jan. 16, 1942
pinoyhistory.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=photos&action=display&thread=89

I look forward to seeing this mounted parade contigent at the Tournament of Roses Parade and other parades around the U.S. -- Looks like there is already at least one member -- I found a photo of a mounted 26th Cavalry Re-enactor, Rudy Cabigas:

www.philippine-scouts.org/
"Rudy Cabigas, a retired San Jose Fire Department Captain, representing a Filipino trooper of the legendary the 26th Cavalry, Philippine Scouts. His father and an uncle served with the 26th."

I am thrilled about this possibility, so please keep me in the loop. :-)

Please contact Frank Quiambao very soon.
[e-mail]

-Eloisa.



Hi Guys from the LA Chapter,

What do you all think of this possibility?

Philip

[VeeVee]

This would be quite a sight even with just a few mounted 26th Cav reenactors. The cost of acquiring the extra tack for the horses might be prohibitive though. I wonder if Hawkins2ndCav of this forum might be interested. Along with Rudy, he already knows how to ride and is a cavalry reenactor as well.

[frank]

We have an invitation to visit the stables in San Diego area. But so far no one has taken up the offer.

Same like my invitation to the rifle range...

[VeeVee]

Hey Frank, if I'm from around your area... I'd be there at the rifle range with you and shoot some matches.

... and I'd take them up on their offer with the horses too. But alas... I'm 3000 miles away.

[26th]

Hi Guys:

Just back from a disappointing hunting trip. No deer taken by anyone.

Looks like I missed a few things these last few weeks.

Wow the Rose bowl>> I would have dreams of that. The one coming would not be possible. My daughter's 21th B-day and tickets to hotel and plane bought. Heading to Vegas.

I see a few things with this. Time off, big holiday to give up with family, weather during those days, riding the rented horse prior to parade to bond, lodging during Rose Bowl, transportation for horse. I live up north for just going to San Diego stables to look at horse's.

I need to talk to the Police guy for more info. I would not mind riding myself if needed. Would be nice to have at least one other to talk to when waiting in line for hours before you get to the reviewing stand and finish line.

I will research this in the coming months. Holidays coming, just got elected and winding down things at home from campaigning. Money, thank you letters and such.

I will call Joe Lopez and see what he thinks. He wants to do a 26th Cav version and asked for my extra boots. I will bribe him to join me. He knows how to ride right off the get go.

Ok, sorry to be late replying and thanks for putting me on with the horse Victor.

Rudy/ 26th Cav

[oklahoma]

Hey 26th....Methinks, if this event was ever to become reality, the 26th re-enactors should be the lead unit of the whole parade. I mean, right up front from the git-go, front start to finish. Heck, if I had my way they would lead the teams out on the field at the Rose Bowl before the kick off. Whatcha think about that idea??? Cheers.

[26th]

Ok

I am with you, but you know those bands hate the manure they walk on>>

[oklahoma]

Hey 26th....They would just have to make the sacrifice this one time. I would walk in it, especially if one or two of the survivors of the "real" 26th Cavalry were leading the way. I would deem it an honor. Cheers.

[legionnaire]

Who else but lead that charge Edwin Ramsey would be the best representative riding in a open top Staff car to lead the 26th Cav. contingent in the parade while he still among us.

Philip

[oklahoma]

Hey Legionnaire....That is a capital idea. I posted on this forum a couple of years ago that Ed Ramsey attended/graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy in my hometown, Claremore, Oklahoma. Of course, I was only a five year old, pre elementary school kid at the time. I do barely remember the horses,etc used by the ROTC Cadets of which Edwin Ramsey was a member. The school, just as did the Regular Army, went to armor just after his leaving the Academy. You probably already know all this, but I thought I would toss it into the discussion. Cheers.

[legionnaire]

This would really be a grand parade if Mr. Ramsey and his wife with a 26th Cav Troopers as escort. And a history first for the society and representing all PS vets finally be given their long due recognition by the American public.

Philip

[26th]

PHILIP

I am willing to look into it. It will have to be year 2012.
Rudy