NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The annual New Orleans Veterans Parade made its approach down Harrison Avenue with not solely residents, but in addition canines displaying assist for his or her service.

Former Marine Corps veteran Marcel Farnet mentioned the occasion is an opportunity to rejoice veterans in quite a lot of methods.

“I am very pleased with it and I am joyful to make numerous mates right here too. It is a nice group,” mentioned Farnet.

This 12 months’s honorary grand marshal recipient was a veteran of america Marine Corps and a recipient of the Purple Coronary heart within the Vietnam Battle, Mr. Ellis Johnson.

“Phrases can’t categorical how effectively I am feeling proper now. It is a great alternative. I respect being nominated. It is only a pleasure to take part in one thing like this. Simply breathtaking, I am simply misplaced for phrases,” mentioned Johnson.

The parade has at all times been often known as a approach to offer veterans with a protected house to return collectively.

Johnson says it reminds everybody of the sacrifices made by those that served. A sacrifice he would not change for something on this planet.

“I used to be a squad chief within the Marine Corps throughout Vietnam. So I’d give an oz. again, I loved my service within the Marine Corps. I’m proud to be a vet within the Marine Corps. A Purple Coronary heart Marine Corp vet, I simply find it irresistible,” mentioned Johnson.

Johnson’s spouse, Marguerite Johnson says watching him journey within the parade brings her pleasure. She felt overwhelmed with the love everybody has proven.

“All our family and friends, and all people got here out to honor him. He volunteers on the World Battle II museum, and people individuals had been out right here to assist him, and we had been very glad for that.”

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