Marietta's Veterans Day Parade Attracts Thousands

MARIETTA, GA — In honor of Veterans Day, thousands of people lined up to view the 15th annual Marietta Veterans Day Parade, reports CBS46. Spectators enjoyed marching bands and JROTC units from several Cobb County high schools. Floats and military vehicles with representatives from veterans organizations took part in the event.

A ceremony followed to pay tribute to veterans. The grand marshal and keynote speaker was
Capt. Charles E. Polk III, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (retired). According to the news station, a 91-year-old veteran, Robert C. Sheldon, attended. He served three branches of the military: the Marines at 17, later the army and lastly, the Georgia National Guard. He retired at 60.

“It gives me the privilege of thanking people who are veterans,” Sheldon told CBS46, adding that he came to the event to thank other veterans for their service, not to be honored himself. “That’s what it’s for.”

The City and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta's 15th Annual Veterans Day Parade is happening now on the Marietta Square! pic.twitter.com/vRhLoMLIca
— City of Marietta GA (@cityofmarietta) November 11, 2019