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100 year old WW2 vet and Ohio State band alum dotted the "i" for Ohio State on Sat.
Posted on 9/24/18 at 7:47 am
Posted on 9/24/18 at 7:47 am
I'm re-posting this thread that I made very late Saturday after website traffic died off because this is such a cool story.
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Since 1966 when the first TBDBITL reunion game was held, Violi has been a staple of it and has marched for nearly every one.
A month after earning his degree in June 1942, Violi transitioned from a band uniform to a military one, serving in the European Theater in the Army’s 95th Infantry Division. He was in several battles, including Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and the Battle of the Bulge.
He returned home to begin his career as a music teacher, a profession he said he enjoyed.
That included at Steubenville High School, where he was the band director for 17 years. It represented the state of Ohio for the inaugurations of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington, D.C.
Awesome.
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Posted on 9/24/18 at 7:49 am to GetCocky11
I was there, the band was extremely impressive. Over 700 band members including the alums who participated.
Posted on 9/24/18 at 7:50 am to GetCocky11
Posted on 9/24/18 at 7:55 am to GetCocky11
Very cool. Great story on a Monday morning 
Posted on 9/24/18 at 8:00 am to GetCocky11
that was great!
didn't expect him to get around that well, wow. too bad that fat count ruined his finale. who the frick let her on the field.
didn't expect him to get around that well, wow. too bad that fat count ruined his finale. who the frick let her on the field.
Posted on 9/24/18 at 8:01 am to Masterag
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too bad that fat count ruined his finale. who the frick let her on the field.
According to Facebook comments, that is his granddaughter who was just trying to look out for a 100 year old guy putting his back in a tough position.
Plus, I think the teams were starting to come back on the field.
Posted on 9/24/18 at 8:06 am to GetCocky11
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including Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and the Battle of the Bulge.
Damn, he was in the shite. There's a good chance he was on the receiving end of this
This post was edited on 9/24/18 at 8:09 am
Posted on 9/24/18 at 8:12 am to GetCocky11
That guy looks good for 100.
Posted on 9/24/18 at 8:14 am to Captain Ron
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That guy looks good for 100.
I really hope I still get around that well if I ever make 100.
Posted on 9/24/18 at 8:16 am to GetCocky11
I thought it was Amy Schumer.
Posted on 9/24/18 at 9:23 am to GetCocky11
That dude is 100?? I hope I look that good at 70 if I make it there.
Really cool
Really cool
Posted on 9/24/18 at 9:53 am to GetCocky11
That guy is strong for 100 yrs old.
That generation is tough as nails
That generation is tough as nails
Posted on 9/24/18 at 9:55 am to GetCocky11
That's a great story. It's crazy that I didn't hear about this until today.
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