Here’s the list of those being honored at the 2014 Annual Wellesley Veterans’ Parade, which takes place on Sunday May 18 from 1-3pm on the streets of Wellesley as part of Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend:
| Parade Grand Marshal | Katherine L. “Gig” Babson, Jr In recognition of 3 terms of service on the Wellesley Board of Selectmen, 7 years as Town Moderator, 42 years as TMM, and many more community service endeavors. |
| Distinguished Service Award | Albert S. Robinson In recognition of 37 years service as Wellesley’ Town Counsel. |
| Chief of Staff | Laurence D. Fitzmaurice In recognition of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, service in Veteran’s programs, particularly Vietnam Veterans, community activist, and long term TMM. |
| Dedicated Service Award | Ronald F. “Chuck” Tiberio In recognition of 42 years as a Wellesley High School math teacher. |
| Community Service Award | John Garland Schuler In recognition of 30 years service on the Wellesley Housing Authority, 62 years as TMM, and many more community service endeavors. |
| Community Service Award | David Livingston In recognition of two terms of service on the Wellesley Board of Assessors, and longtime TMM. |
| Community Service Award | Emmett O. “Neal” Seaborn, Jr. In recognition of 3 terms of service on the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission. |
| Special Appreciation Award | The Wellesley Club In recognition of the 125th Anniversary of the Club. |
| Special Appreciation Award | Wellesley College In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Great Fire which destroyed College Hall and the tremendous recovery that has taken place since. |
| Special Appreciation Award | Junior Raiders Football Team In recognition of winning the national championship for 5th grade football teams in 2013. |
Please bring a food item to the parade on Sunday for the Wellesley Food Pantry. The World of Wellesley will collect your food item along the route. Please look for the giant globe. Thank you.