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‘Unsung hero’ of Team USA played his part for more than just the gold BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
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The St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade traveled down Harper Avenue this year. RIGHT: The grand marshal was U.S. Air Force Lt. Madison Marsh, who is also Miss America. TOP RIGHT: The Veteran of the Year for the parade this year was John Atkinson. He served in both the Korean War and World War II in the United States Navy. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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