HdG Independence Day Commission Selects Grand Marshal For Parade

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — The Havre de Grace Independence Day Commission has selected someone to lead its annual Fourth of July Parade. This year's grand marshal, announced this week, is a lifelong resident of Havre de Grace, who has lived here since he was 3 months old.

Noble Mentzer will help lead the 2017 Hometown Heroes Independence Day parade on Sunday, July 2.

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Here is what the commission had to say about the newly named grand marshal:

Mr. Mentzer has been a resident of HdG since he was just 3 months old. A 1946 HdG high school graduate, he donated his time to the community for many years including organizations such as Little League, Susquehanna Hose Co, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, and the Decoy Museum. Noble not only served our community, he also served our great country by joining the Navy and fighting in the Korean War.
Mr. Mentzer was married to his late wife, Dorothy, for 60 years; he has 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
We could not be happier Noble Mentzer will be leading the parade as Grand Marshal for he is truly the epitome of a Hometown Hero!