In 2024, Dick Miller, a World War Two veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, will be honored as the grand marshal for the Memorial Day Parade in Aurora. The community came together to recognize him as a special veteran who survived the destruction of his ship by Japanese forces.
During a ceremony at Aurora City Hall, Miller led the crowd in singing “God Bless America” and was recognized by the city, which officially declared his birthday, June 26, as Dick Miller Day. This year, he will lead the Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday at the intersection of Benton Street and River Street. Those interested in learning more details about the parade can click here.
The community in Aurora came together to honor Dick Miller as a special veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and was stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War Two. Despite surviving the destruction of his ship by Japanese forces, he continued to serve in the Navy Reserve in Illinois for many years until his retirement.
In recognition of his service, Dick Miller has been selected as the grand marshal for the Memorial Day Parade in Aurora for 2024. During a ceremony at Aurora City Hall, he led
