Parades are for Heroes

Out in front of the parade, just behind the Grand Master and the color guards, the heros begin to appear. First come the fire fighters and first responders, marching proudly in their hot dress uniforms, followed by several spotlessly clean, gleaming firetrucks. I have seen this same group of firefighters at more than one Fourth of July parade. It must be a tradition with them to lead the pack.

This is the same group, photo taken in 2008, as they wait for the parade to begin. I look forward to seeing them again in 2011!