Fire District 3 and the community honored local returning veterans during the Hockinson Fun Days Parade on Saturday, May 31. Ten returning veterans were honored with cheers, waves, and salutes from the crowd. We all appreciate the service and sacrifice of our military personnel and welcome them home.

In this photo taken after the parade (left to right):

Jason Atkins Camas, WA U.S. Marines 
Served in Somalia, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Kuwait

Garrett Frigon Vancouver, WA U. S. Army
Served in Afghanistan

Josh Hoffas Vancouver, WA U.S. Marines
Served in Afghanistan and Iraq

Matthew Bates Camas, WA U.S. Army
Served in Afghanistan

Patricia Mashburn Hockinson, WA U.S. Army
Served in Germany

Joseph Wright Yacolt, WA Served in Afghanistan

Reuben Reida Vancouver, WA U.S. Army
Served in Iraq

Nathan Lomas Hockinson, WA U.S. Army
Served in Kuwait

Branden Trager Hockinson, WA U.S. Army
Served in Afghanistan

Michael Parent Vancouver, WA U.S. Army
Served in Kuwait

Fire Chief Steve Wrightson Fire District 3

Captain Mel Hall Fire District 3