2025 Grand Marshals
Charlie Pennington and Terri Pennington of Florence
The Penningtons, both US Army Veterans, served in both Vietnam and Korea, as well as stateside, during their service in the late 1960’s. Terri’s duty as a nurse and Lieutenant, outranked Charlie, who was a Chief Warrant Officer and flew ‘dustoff’ choppers.
Florence residents since 2000, both served with distinction during their military careers, each experiencing significant events while serving.
Florence Veterans Day Grand Marshal History
2011 – Gold Star Families – Ray Hill (Ray Jr.) & Steve Scott & Tim Robins (Brice Scott)
2012 – Willard Conrow
2013 – Honoring Women Veterans
2014 – Veterans Past & Present
2015 – ‘Veterans of Vietnam War’
2016 – USCG
2017 – Korean War Vets
2018 – Tim Sapp
2019 – “WWII Veterans from all five services”
2020 – Vets Honor Cruise
2021 – Paul Gargis & Tony Cavarno
2022 – Jim Swant
2023 – Russ Connelley
2024 - Wayne Sharpe and Wendy Farley-Campbell
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