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World War II veterans invited to program
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Heritage Alliance is inviting all World War II veterans and their families to participate in a tribute celebration to be held at Regions Bank on Dec. 7 at 1 p.m.“There will be a video tribute and reception,” said Heritage Alliance president and McMinnville Mayor Jimmy Haley.Bruce Atnip has been filming the video tribute for veterans and will be on hand to take a group picture.Haley has made this year’s parade theme “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” to remember Pearl Harbor, which occurred on Dec. 7, 1941. Grand marshals for the parade will be World War II veterans. Haley says those WWII veterans in attendance at the ceremony will be transported to McMinnville Civic Center to be included in the parade.“Vets, as able, will then be transported to the front of the parade to serve as grand marshals,” said Haley.