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.