The bells that tolled over the weekend were both a grand gesture and a deeply personal one for Doug Howell who, for years, questioned why he had lived and others had died.
The extravagant renewal of the parade, canceled two years straight because of COVID-19, typically draws between 80,000 and 100,000 fans every year. Organizers are hoping for a similar outpouring of support in 2022.
A neighbor called 911 reporting they could smell smoke and see flames, as well as hear a little explosion inside the building. The fire department quickly responded and kept the blaze from getting out of hand.