I’m sure Jonn will be back soon with some good photos from the event, but just wanted to pass along that the parade was a success and had some media coverage as well. From the Military Times:
Thousands of people turned out for the parade, which ended with a free outdoor concert and what organizers call a veterans’ resource exposition. Active-duty personnel and veterans from all military service branches marched in the parade alongside high school marching bands, Army and Air Force units and the Marine Band.
“I’m absolutely thrilled that everybody took the time out to support the military,” said Army Staff Sgt. Jason Harich, a parade participant who has served two tours each in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“In my 17 years, I have never seen an event like this, and I am honored and thrilled that it is being done,” Harich said. “This is how I like to see our community, together as one.”
There are also some photos at the Richmond-Times Dispatch.
