Parade was great event

Published Jan. 1, 2009
By Tech. Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Cool temperatures greeted 24-members of the 932nd Airlift Wing participating
in the Veteran's Day parade throughout downtown St. Louis
Nov. 8.

The 932nd was the third unit in the parade, bringing the
crowd to its feet, along with cheers, salutes, and hands over hearts.
For many first-time parade volunteers, it was also a time to remember. "Marching
in the parade makes me happy," said Senior Airman Emily Mormino. "It brings
pride to me and my parents."

For one volunteer, it was her last parade to march in and call cadence as a
member of the Wing. According to Tech. Sgt. Adrienne Palmer, she has marched in
every parade the 932nd has participated in, save one, since 1993. "It's an honor to
show respect for the uniform with my fellow Airmen. I'm proud when people
watching respect the flag as we go by. I'll miss it very much."