A Veteran Marine and his dog performing tricks for treats at the Veteran's Parade on Clematis Street. VETERANS PAST & PRESENT VETERANS DAY On Sunday, I walked out of our condo building's door to pick something up, and I walked straight into the Veteran's Day Parade. There is always something happening on Clematis Street, but this was a happy surprise. I saw marching bands, veteran groups, dance teams and smiling politicians. PAST For the last two years, I've been researchin