Shelton Parade Pays Tribute To World War II Veteran

SHELTON, Conn. -- The Derby-Shelton Memorial Day parade honored Roy Glover, 94, who served in World War II, reported Fox 61.

The Derby-Shelton Memorial Day parade honored Roy Glover, 94, who served in the Marines during World War II.
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Donna Christopher

05/31/2016 4:15 p.m.

Glover's service was from 1941 to 1945 in the Marines and he fought on Okinawa, said the report.

Glover was given the honor by the area VFW post to toss a Memorial Day wreath into the Housatonic River from the Derby-Shelton Bridge, according to Fox 61.

"Every year we try to recognize someone who has been part of the Greatest Generation," Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti told Fox 61.

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