NJROTC marches in Martin Luther King Parade

Submitted by Chief Thorman

On January 19, 2009, Picayune's NJROTC had the privilege of marching in their first Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

in celebration of what would have been his 80th birthday.   Picayune NJROTC also donated a 40 year anniversary

flag picturing Martin Luther King Jr. with a quote at the bottom stating, "Yesterday's dream. Tomorrow's reality.",

to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church of Picayune, MS.

Picayune NJROTC platoon commanded by Cadet O'Meara, T. during the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade.

Cadet Powell Leading Picayune NJROTC carrying the fourty-year anniversary flag of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cadet Powell with a Color Guard following behind him. The Color Guard (left to right) is as follows:

Right Rifle Guard: Cdt. Tate, POW/ MIA flag bearer:Cdt. O'Meara, D. , American Flag bearer/

Commander: Cdt. deBoxtel, Navy Flar bearer: Cdt. Young,! Left Rifle Guard: Cdt. Dennison.