VFW Post 8850 bugler Marty Smith, above, salutes as the Ironton High School Marching Band plays the "Star Spangled Banner.

Monday, May 29, 2000

VFW Post 8850 bugler Marty Smith, above, salutes as the Ironton High School Marching Band plays the "Star Spangled Banner." After Smith played "Taps," the parade began this morning at 10 a.m. as thousands lined the streets despite the rainy weather.