Amador County - The first annual American Legion Veterans Day Parade took place on Jackson’s Main Street last weekend, brining together a cross section of community members to honor military veterans. Floyd Martin, County Services Officer for American Legion Post 108, said the parade was formed by the Legion Riders, a newly-formed motorcycle group recently recognized by the American Legion. “It’s been over 20 years since we’ve had (a Veterans Day parade) here in Amador County, and I’m so proud of them putting this together for us,” he said. The parade began at the Northern end of Main Street next to the former home of the Biggest Little Kitchen Store. The American Legion Honor Guard, another newly-formed group that has existed about a month and a half, led off the procession carrying rifles and a flag which was later folded to honor fallen soldiers. Following them were the American Legion riders on motorcycles, the American Legion Ambulance Service, firefighters and engines representing each firefighting entity in our region, the Jackson branch of the Native Sons of the Golden West carrying a giant California flag, the Civil Air Patrol (Westover Squadron 119), Kit Carson Mountain Men and Boy Scout Troop 63, among others. Residents from throughout the county lined the street to cheer the procession on. Martin credits the success of the event to the tremendous membership of Post 108- the third largest post in California. “The reason for (our size) is what we do for Amador County and what we do for the community,” said Martin. Post 109 continually gives to the community through scholarships, fundraisers and the American Legion Ambulance Service. The parade was a fitting return to Jackson, where Post 108 originally held its meetings and where Martin became a member. “What we’re doing here now is making sure what all our vets have done is (honored) and keeping their memory alive,” he said. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.