Monday's main special guest speaker was a retired Vietnam War-era Army nurse who spoke about the fallen members of the military nurse corps during that war.
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, and other local officials, including Mayor Bill Brand, veterans and military dignitaries also participated in the commemoration.
From Staff Reports
May 8, 2021
Davis Young, a 2020 graduate of Athens High School, was recently awarded The Silver ROTC SAR award. With it was a flag that flew over the Texas capitol.
While at AHS, he won a four year AROTC scholarship and is studying to be in the medical field. He is the son of Kevin and Amy Young of Star Harbor.
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution awards the ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the âcitizen-soldier,â exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. This award is presented by an SAR Chapter, State-level Society, or the National Society to ROTC or JROTC cadets who are selected for having a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing, and general excellence.
Parade And Luncheon Highlight Armed Forces Celebration Friday, May 7, 2021 - by John Shearer - photo by John Shearer
World War II veteran Ralph Painter - photo by John Shearer
Sunny skies and perfect weather made for a crowd friendly 72nd annual Armed Forces Parade down Market Street Friday morning – although it was briefer and with fewer marching bands than in years past.
And a bright future was predicted as well for America’s security by the Armed Forces celebration luncheon speaker, Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, despite the admitted challenges of China, North Korea and Iran.
The 45-minute parade began shortly after 10:30 a.m.