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Chamber board selects Friedrichs is an incredible community member former chief of police to lead parade who has protected and served us to the best of his BY SARA EISINGER | STAFF WRITER
Former Sauk Centre Police Department Chief of Police Bryon Friedrichs has proudly accepted the prestigious title of grand marshal of the 53rd annual Sinclair Lewis Days Parade. The parade commences at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20. “As a chamber board, when it came down to selecting a candidate for Sinclair Lewis Days Parade, it was unanimous,” said Stacie Michels, Sauk Centre Area
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ability throughout his long-tenured career. He has represented Sauk Centre well. He is well-loved and excellent at this job. He has made us all proud. We want to celebrate him and his career.” Friedrichs served on the police force for 36 years, 16 of those years as chief. Friedrichs retired from the beat earlier this year on April 29, but had no intention of retiring from the community he loves. First donning Sauk Centre Fire Department turnout gear July 1, 1992, Friedrichs still serves as a volunteer firefighter today. He most recently took a job assisting in general maintenance at Fairway Pines Senior Living. Friedrichs said it has been a joy chatting with residents every day. “Bryon is incredibly humble and he would be the last to boast about his success, or quite possibly, may not even realize the impact he has had,” Michels said. Many community members agree with Michels.
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Chief Bryon Friedrichs hangs out with his friend, Isaiah Hokanson, Aug. 3, 2017, at Night to Unite. Friedrichs was named Sinclair Lewis Days grand marshal.