THE 2018 PHOENIX VETERANS DAY PARADE ESSAY CONTEST: 2nd-Place Winner
We had nearly 100 entries for our essay contest this year! Writing to the theme of “OUT OF THE TRENCHES: A Century of Remembrance –
November 6, 2018
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MEET OUR MARSHALS: Business Community Grand Marshal Greg DeBernard
Greg DeBernard was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he was adopted by two loving parents, Margaret and Guido. He attended the University of
October 29, 2018
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THE 2018 PHOENIX VETERANS DAY PARADE ESSAY CONTEST: 3rd-Place Winner
We had nearly 100 entries for our essay contest this year! Writing to the theme of “OUT OF THE TRENCHES: A Century of Remembrance –
October 29, 2018
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WORLD WAR I AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ARMISTICE DAY
Phoenix Veterans Day Parade commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Armistice signing and honors the memory of those who fought in World War I. Known
October 29, 2018
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MEET OUR MARSHALS: Korean War Grand Marshal Francis (Frank) Doherty
Francis (Frank) Doherty was born May 21, 1928, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Doherty enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17
October 24, 2018
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MEET OUR MARSHALS: World War II Grand Marshal Mike Rizzo*
* PARADE ORGANIZERS’ NOTE: We are very saddened to learn that Mike Rizzo has passed away. We were fortunate he was able to attend our
October 22, 2018
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MEET OUR MARSHALS: Vietnam War Grand Marshal Santo Graziano
You might say Santo Graziano was born into the U.S. Army. His father was a Commander in the Army and was stationed in Italy during
October 17, 2018
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MEET OUR MARSHALS: Cold War Grand Marshal Anthony Irby
Anthony Irby was just out of high school when he joined the U.S. Army in 1988, towards the end of the Cold War. Just a
October 15, 2018
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MEET OUR MARSHALS: Desert Storm Grand Marshal Gene Wood
Gene Wood is a proud veteran who served as an advisor to the Army and the National Guard in the southeast part of the United
October 9, 2018
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MEET OUR MARSHALS: Operation Enduring Freedom Grand Marshal Ian Parkinson
“If there’s one thing that’s held true my entire life, it’s that I wanted to stand up for my country. Afghanistan is where I was
October 3, 2018
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