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DISPATCH Peninsula Clarion Until last year June 14th, Flag Day had gone somewhat uncelebrated on the Kenai Peninsula. That was when Ken Lancaster got together with Herb Stettler of VFW Post #10046 and National Guardsman Will Schwenke to organize the first Veterans Parade in Soldotna to honor our returning troops. "It's just about showing our community support for our veterans and service men and women and what they've done for us as a free nation," said Lancaster. According to Lancaster there were about 60 participants in this year's parade down Binkley Street with perfect weather conditions. During the parade it was announced by Soldotna City Mayor Peter Micciche that National Guardsman Will Schwenke was not only marching in the parade but had become a grandfather for the first time early that morning. "It's a grand and glorious day for a parade," called out Schwenke

Veterans Parade supports our troops and celebrates Old Glory
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