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Pop-up parade honors health care workers: In photos

Henry Hanks1 min readJuly 7, 2020

Historic military vehicles from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars made their way through the medical district of Augusta, including the Augusta University Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Georgia, on July 6 in a show of appreciation for health care workers.

man in military truck — A pop-up parade of historic military vehicles and motorcycles gave thanks to health care workers in Augusta. Click through the slideshow to see more photos.

military truck with people inside waving

military truck with thank you healthcare workers sign

This pop-up parade was the brainchild of former Augusta mayor Bob Young. Health care workers greeted the trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles as they went by Monday morning.

Click through the slideshow above to see photos of the parade.

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Henry Hanks

Henry Hanks is Senior News & Communications Coordinator at Augusta University. Contact him to schedule an interview on this topic or with one of our experts at 706-522-3023 or hehanks@augusta.edu.

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