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Emory Crowder (lower right) once again hosted his Primrose Estates Fourth of July Parade.
The Primrose Estates Bike Parade, escorting the Westlake Police Department’s favorite WWII Hero, Emory Crowder, and the City of Westlake Parade and Fireworks show were just a few of the many 4th of July events WPD took part in. “We hope everyone enjoyed celebrating Independence Day as much as we did!”
July 4 is special to Emory C. Crowder of Westlake every year.
It is the day that all his friends and neighbors gather early in the morning to witness Mr. Crowder’s personal Fourth of July Parade for the kids in his Canterbury Estates neighborhood.
It is a tradition started decades ago by Emory, 97, a WWII hospital corpsman and recipient of both a Purple Heart and Silver Star for ‘conspicuous gallantry.’
45 years later kids still love the parade.
Mr. Crowder has organized the children’s parade for 49 of the 54 years he has lived in the neighborhood!
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- Community spirit is alive and well on the Fourth at Primrose Estates!
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- Westlake Police providing Primrose Estates escort.
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- Kids and parents proudly take part in the Primrose Estates display of patriotism.
