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PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 25, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade
Juanita and Bud Deuell show their American pride.
Juanita and Bud Deuell show their American pride.
Nia Knipp admires all the beads she collected.
Nia Knipp admires all the beads she collected.
Jordanne Merullo borrows the helmet of Crew of DeSoto member, Shannon Glasgow.
Jordanne Merullo borrows the helmet of Crew of DeSoto member, Shannon Glasgow.
Veteran Butch McIntyr rides his motorcycle for a cheering crowd.
Veteran Butch McIntyr rides his motorcycle for a cheering crowd.
Alicia Wagner and her daughter, Aryanna.
Alicia Wagner and her daughter, Aryanna.
Avrianna Isles rides her horse beside her mother, Kim Goglia.
Avrianna Isles rides her horse beside her mother, Kim Goglia.
Preston Fulmer satisfies his sweet tooth.
Preston Fulmer satisfies his sweet tooth.
The Hit Crew of Manatee County skates through the parade.
The Hit Crew of Manatee County skates through the parade.
Janet and Ray Cauchi enjoy a day of celebrating their country.
Janet and Ray Cauchi enjoy a day of celebrating their country.
Nea and Charlie Goppert ride in style.
Nea and Charlie Goppert ride in style.
Brynn Shear watches the parade from her pink car.
Brynn Shear watches the parade from her pink car.
Children in Lakewood Ranch High School's JROTC program introduced the parade.
Children in Lakewood Ranch High School's JROTC program introduced the parade.
Grand marshal John Breiner, flanked by his sons, Jason and Derek.
Grand marshal John Breiner, flanked by his sons, Jason and Derek.
Kellie Dietz, Jonnie Walker, Jo Walker and Vera Walker show their appreciation for their military family members.
Kellie Dietz, Jonnie Walker, Jo Walker and Vera Walker show their appreciation for their military family members.
Miss Lakewood Ranch, Kristen Mendez, smiles for her cheering audience.
Miss Lakewood Ranch, Kristen Mendez, smiles for her cheering audience.
Steve Garcia carries Elijah Joseph on his shoulders as they walk in the parade.
Steve Garcia carries Elijah Joseph on his shoulders as they walk in the parade.
Aubrey Grimwood rides through the parade.
Aubrey Grimwood rides through the parade.
Baya and Jovie Enoin wave their American flags.
Baya and Jovie Enoin wave their American flags.
The Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh shows his patriotism, waving his American flag.
The Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh shows his patriotism, waving his American flag.
Jessica Radcliffe and her son, Wyatt, collect beads from parade participants.
Jessica Radcliffe and her son, Wyatt, collect beads from parade participants.

 

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