Inverness held its annual Veterans Day parade Wednesday morning, with veterans and local groups moving through downtown. Chronicle reporter Mike Arnold covered the event for the Citrus County Chronicle. The parade drew crowds of residents, including families lining the route to thank those who served.
Vietnam War veteran Ron Terry, who served one tour overseas, said the parade means a lot to him. He said Inverness looks much different today than when he returned home from the war, and he thinks of those who never made it back. Vietnam veteran Howard Webber of Inverness saluted the American flag as the parade passed.
Members of the Allen Rawls American Legion Post 77 marched along the route in downtown Inverness. Colorful floats, school marching bands and other groups followed the veterans. Three-year-old Vannah Ruggerio watched the floats pass her mother’s salon, Vannah & V Hair Co.
Photos from the event were taken by Matthew Beck, Chronicle photo editor. More details are available in the original Chronicle report, Citrus County Chronicle.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
