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Veterans from World War II and Korea were honored at this years Farwell Labor day Parade. Pictured (L-R) p: Gerald Rouston WWII – US Navy, Jesse Brasington WW II – U.S Army, Henry “Chick” Eberhart WW II – US Army, Russ Smith WWII – U.S Air Army Air Corp, Don Wilkinson Korea – U.S Navy, Dale Laverty Korea - US Army, Chuck Luce WWII- U.S Coast Guard, Tom Bringedahl Korea – U.S Army, Jack Albee Korea -U.S Army, Grant Allen Korea - U.S Army, Elton Marshall WWII - U.S Army, Floyd Schmid WWII - U.S Army, Bill Norris WWII- U.S Army, George Maples WWII - U.S –Navy, Richard Madary WWII - U.S Navy. Photos by Steve Landon
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Local veterans provided free coffee, drinks, cookies and took donations prior to the parade.
Three young ladies took the time to thank these veterans for their service and join them for a photo prior to the Farwell Labor day Parade.
Local and visiting youth led the saying of The Pledge of Allegiance prior to the start of the parade.
“Hooked on Jesus” by the Farwell United Methodist Church won Best Float with this interest creation.
Gone Country - these boys did it in style with some nice vehicles.
Visitor’s took time to check out the petting zoo at the Farwell fairgrounds following the parade.
Newman’s School of Dance brought a truck load of talented young dancers to represent the school in this years parade.
Walking in parades delivering goodies is a bit over rated so this young lady got creative rode through the parade on her cool pink Hoverboard.
A future firefighter and rescuer tries out the Jaws of Life during a demonstration following the Farwell Labor Day parade.
This red beauty was just one of the many unique cars in this years parade.
Surrey Township fire fighters work a manual jaws of life like cutting tool. This man powered tool is a back up to the regular powered rescue machine.
A young four legged Garfield Township fire department member was all smiles as he walked with his two legged friend in this year parade.
A couple of bounce houses offered fun entertainment at the Farwell Fairgrounds following the parade.