2024 Grand Marshals

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Wayne Sharpe served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970 to 73, stationed at Camp Pendleton. He is from a rich military family. His father George served in the Army, his brothers served in the Marines, Navy and Army, and all three of his children served in the US Army as well.

Wayne and his wife Linda moved to Florence in 1992 where he began a long career at Coast Radio. He was a founding member of the Veterans Day Parade in 2006 where he served for many years. He also was a founding board member of The Oregon Coast Military Museum starting in 2008 and served until 2021. In addition to his loyalty and service to the Veteran community, Wayne is also a past president of Rotary and has served on the City’s Budget Committee and on FURA. Wayne stated, “It is an honor to be asked to be a Grand Marshal of this year's Veterans Day Parade.”

Wendy Farley Campbell enlisted in the United States Navy in 1987 while in Jr. college. After completing 5 years of active duty, she served in the Navy reserve while completing programs at Oregon State University and the University of Oregon. 

 She moved to Florence in 2001 to work for the city and continued to serve in the Navy Reserve. She voluntarily deployed as an Individual Augmentee to the Army serving in Kuwait from 2007 to 2008 and again in Afghanistan from 2012 to 2013.  Wendy retired from the Navy as an Information Systems Technician Senior Chief in October 2016 after 28 years of service. Wendy, in her 23rd year with the City of Florence, continues to serve the community as the Community Development Director, as well as community involvement with Kiwanis, Siuslaw Watershed Council, Siuslaw Tale Spinners Toastmasters, Coastal Women’s Veterans Group, Oregon Coast Military Museum and Master Recyclers. She is married to Alan Campbell. Wendy stated: “I was surprised and humbled to learn of this honor.”