The Idaho Veterans Parade was the largest in the history of this parade with more than 150 floats and people lining the sidewalks around the Capital to show their support for veterans.
“For me it is very moving to see all these people come out to honor us,” said Bob Piazza, a Navy veteran who served during Vietnam. Bob’s also the chairman for the parade. “I mean the support the community gives is really overwhelming.
Support comes from all over the Treasure Valley and beyond with high school marching bands, organizations, clubs and people of all ages showing their support. That also includes the people that line the sidewalks with homemade signs.
“We love our veterans, they serve us,” said Jason Bish. “We are proud of them and thankful for our country,” added his mother Annette.
As Veterans Day approaches I always try to talk to Vietnam or Korean War veterans. Their efforts made sure that our generation of veterans were treated much differently then they were when they returned home.