David Cardall as Uncle Sam by Daily Freeman staff photographer

This was his 30th year. Yesterday, AAUW Kingston branch member David Cardall once again marched — well, maybe ambled — along the Saugerties 4th of July parade route. David climbs up onto his stilts and dons his striped pants and top hat to chat with the kids and enjoy the crowds.

Three miles is a long walk on stilts in the heat of the day, but you won’t find him anywhere else at parade time. David loves it!

And, we love to see him every year. Thanks, David.