Roxanne Keyes
Haggermaker started the Veterans Parade 4 years ago with
only a few floats and cars, this year with a record 126
entries, 2 school bands, cars, floats, tractors, fire
engines, military vehicles and 3 horses she is very
pleased with her hard work.
East Limestone
High School Band along with Tanner High School Band
played throughout the entire trek giving the true parade
atmosphere. Fire trucks blaring their horns and children
& Veterans waving flags from patriotic floats gave
purpose and meaning to our reason for honoring our
veterans who secures our freedom. The parade was
established to honor the duty, sacrifice and service of
area veterans of all wars.
The Grand
Marshall, Theo Calvin, was all smiles and honored to
have been selected.
Staff Sergeant Theo Calvin Jr. (89) served in WWII and
was a member of the 1st Infantry in 1943 under the
guidance of Lt. General George Patton.
(read more about Calvin
@
www.athensplus.com/veteransdayparade2011_theocalvin.htm )
The Parade Winners
were:
The Limestone County Veterans Burial Detail won Most
Patriotic.
Their entry included names of veterans in Limestone
County who have died.
East Limestone High School's "Support our Soldiers"
group won Best Overall award.
Proceeds from the Parade donations will go to local
Military Organizations.
Tanner High School will hold their Veterans Day program
at 9 a.m. Thursday in the new gym to which the public is
invited.
Athens High School will hold their Veterans Day assembly
at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the south gymnasium. All local
veterans, their families and the public are invited to
attend. The program will include a reception in the
JROTC rifle range. For more information, contact Karen
Clem at 256-233-2323.
Teresa Todd
AthensPlus.com
November 5th, 2011
