Bellevue/Dayton
Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2005
Though the weather wasn't ideal for a parade; the rainy day
didn't stop the citizens of Bellevue and Dayton from lining "The Avenue" to show
their appreciation to, and remember the sacrifices given for our freedoms that
we enjoy today.
Viewers gather in front of the historic St. John United Church
of Christ, in the heart of downtown Bellevue, in anticipation of this year's
parade.
Fellow Friend Ginny B. scouts out a spot to get the best view.
Fellow Friend and local innkeeper of Mary's Belle View Inn,
Mary B. dodges, rain drops, parked cars, and umbrellas, as she secures a spot in
the crosswalk.
Local scout troops lead the way at the start of the 76th
Bellevue/Dayton Memorial Day Parade.
Members of A Company 526 of the 101 Airborne show their thanks
to our community for all the recent support given to their battalion.
Members of the Bellevue Veterans Club, lead by their president
and fellow Friend of Bellevue Terry Hatton proudly march down "The Avenue"
toward their headquarters.
The equally proud members of the "Ladies Auxiliary" weren't
going to let a few rain drops spoil their parade.
Local youth carry a very large flag of the United States of
America.
Antique fire trucks gave us a glimpse of yesterday as they
rolled on by.
A moving memorial float reminded us of those that did not come
home from answering the call of service.
Local ROTC Marine Corp Honor Guard
This year's office holders march and acknowledge the crowd.
Fellow Friend and lifetime member of Friends of Bellevue,
Councilman Ed Riehl smiles during the downpour.
Fellow Friend of Bellevue, Councilman Steve Guidugli doesn't
mind the weather at all!
Members of the award winning Bellevue High School Marching
Band lifted the spirits of those who lined the parade route with their talent.
Fellow Friend of Bellevue, Dr. Mike Thompson's float.
Local youth represented this year's athletic programs, braved
the rain to show their respect.
Fellow Friend Rosalie R. (center) enjoys the parade with her
daughter Amy, granddaughter Katlin and son-n-law Steve.
Bellevue's Holy Trinity Catholic Schools float thunders by.
Holy Trinity's elementary school principal Sr. M. Luke (left)
and junior high principal Sr. M. Ruth (right) lead their students and faculty
along "The Avenue"
Fellow Friend and local "Irish woman", Anne R. flashes her
famous Irish smile as she passes by.
Local Fenians try to stay dry as they rumbled by.
Bellevue's "cutie pie" Keely R. with mom and fellow Friend
Elizabeth R. show that she is proud to be an American.
What parade wouldn't be complete without fire trucks?
Even in bad weather you can always count on the Syrians to
come through.
The Syrian Oriental Band made you forget about the weather.
Syrian clowns kept the crowd smiling through the storm.
While crackerjack drivers in their model T's amazed us with
their driving skills.
At one time these "antique cars" were the norm in downtown.
Local horse enthusiasts bring up the rear and signal the end
of another great parade, and respectful day of remembrance here in Bellevue, Ky.
