Veterans Day Parade

This page was last modified on Tuesday, December 27, 2011

We want to thank everyone for their help in planning this year’s parade, to those who attended and especially to our Veterans. Without them, this day would not be possible. Our thanks to those businesses along the parade route who so graciously allow us to disrupt their business day. We also want to thank the City of Apache Junction, the AJPD, Parks and Rec and Public Works for the work they do for the parade, the city of Apache Junction truly supports our Veterans.

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2011 Parade Information

The Apache Junction Veterans Day Parade committee wants to thank everyone who participated in and came out to enjoy the 2011 parade. It was a tremendous success and we are pleased with the number of people who came out this year.

The committee is made up of volunteers who meet once a month starting to plan for the next parade and we are always looking for people to join in. “Many hands make light work!”

Can you give a hour a month and a few hours on Veterans Day to help? Please e-mail the committee [click here] and become an important part of this annual event.

We meet the first Wednesday of each month from March through parade day (November 11th). The host post for the 2012 parade will be announced shortly so please check back.

Be proud! Help honor Veterans by volunteering!

Thank You

Bob Stark

Chair, 2012 Parade

Thank You

To everyone involved in the planning of this years parade, you did great! To everyone who participated in the parade and took time from your busy schedule to watch we truely appreciate you!!

2011 Parade Sponsor

ALL AMERICAN POST

133 NORTH SAGUARO

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120

(480) 982-5039

2010 Parade Photos

Click above to open the entry form in PDF. It can be filled in on the computer then printed out to be sent in.

2011 Grand Marshal

Bryan Martyn

USAF Major (Ret)

United States Air Force Special Operations Helicopter Pilot, Bryan Martyn, spent more than 20 years in both the US Army and The United States Air Force. Following his military career, he was elected to represent District Two on the Pinal County Board of Supervisors in 2008.

In his service to the nation, Martyn flew the US Army's AH-64A Apache Helicopter in Desert Shield/Storm and Bosnia. Upon transferring to the USAF, he flew the Air Force Special Operation Command's MH-53M Pave Low Helicopter during multiple tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Major Martyn has flown over 3000 hours. His decorations include the Bronze Star and five Air Medals. He and his crew are credited with rescuing Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai following a failed, Taliban-initiated assassination attempt in 2002.

Raised in Arizona, Martyn graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor's in Aeronautics and later received his graduate degree in Defense Management from American Military University.

Bryan is a Lifetime Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 9399) and is a member of The American Legion (Post 97).

Currently, Martyn lives in San Tan Valley with his wife of 24 years, Susie, and four sons.

Schedule of Events for November 11th

Time	Event	Location
6:30 am to 9:00 am	Registration	On Olde West Highway in front of Fry's - Look for the signs
9:15 am	Massing of the Colors	Focal Point flag poles
9:30 am	Commerative Air Force SBJ fly-over	Over the parade route
9:30 am	Parade Starts	Phelps and Old West Trail
10:00 am	United States Air Force Fly-over	Over the parade route
11:00 am	Veterans Day Ceremony Starts	VFW 9399 133 N Saguaro
11:11 am	Moment of Silence to honor Veterans who have passed on	VFW 9399 133 N Saguaro

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