This Year's Veteran's Day Parade

Sunday, 13 November 2011 17:29

This Year's Veteran's Day Parade

Written by Lynne LaMaster

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It was a time set aside to honor, commemorate and appreciate the Nation's Veterans.

paradevd Flags were flying everywhere along the parade route at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), on Veteran's Day, dated 11-11-11.

It was the first time for the parade to be held at ERAU, usually it is held at the VA Center. But this year, a lot of roadwork is taking place on the VA campus, and ERAU stepped up to the challenge.

Holding the parade on the grounds of the ERAU campus was a good choice. ERAU is highly supportive of veterans, which make up a large portion of their entire student body.

Friday's event was appropriately solemn, but also festive in a respectful manner. Parade entrants included student military groups, bands, motorcycles and beautifully pimped antique cars. Dr. Frank Ayers gave a short welcome speech, concluding, "We're very proud to be a part of the greater Prescott community, we're very proud to support our Veterans, and we're very glad that all of you are here today. Thank you very much."

The Director of the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, Donna K Jacobs, who said, "I extend my personal gratitude to each and every one of you for remembering thait those who serve do not serve for glory or power or wealth, but for freedom. I ask that each of you offer a sincere thank you to a veteran, not only today, but each and every day."

Prescott Mayor Marlin Kuykendal and his wife, Tana, and Chino Valley Mayor Chris Marley served as the event judges.

Here's a video of the parade: