TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The sound of freedom filled the skies over Topeka as the Sunflower Salute Veterans Day Parade honored those who’ve served the country.
Grand Marshal Paul Schneider says it’s an honor to be recognized by a community with such a strong history of supporting veterans.
“Topeka, the Capital City, has a long-time track record of supporting Veterans,” Schneider said. “Going back to Harry Colmery starting up what later became the G.I. Bill in 1944 as he was serving in WWII, to being here at the Veterans’ hospital here in Topeka that still continues to care for our veteran community.”…