PARADE OF HEROES

"Join the Village West Rotary Club for the 4th Annual Parade of Heroes to honor our local heroes, past and present. This exciting evening parade recognizes the hard work, dedication and often, the sacrifices our armed forces, law enforcement, firefighters and other unique heroes make for us each day. Over 100 participants including fire, law enforcement, military vehicles, vintage cars, local high school bands and others begin the Parade at France Family Drive North to Stadium Drive. Joining the Parade are many of our local Veterans from WWII, Vietnam, Korea and our present day Heroes, our current soldiers, firefighters, law enforcement and other special heroes. A special Chinook Helicopter will provide entertainment in the skies while hundreds of spectators line the streets."

The Parade of Heroes will be held on Sept. 30.

Our friend and fellow Shawnee firefighter John Glaser, who was killed in action earlier this year, was selected as the Grand Marshal. Glaser's Family will represent John Glaser in the parade.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the John Glaser Memorial Fund and Army Emergency Relief.

The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact (816) 812-5285 or visit www.villagewestrotary.org.