Veterans honored with parade at state fair

At right: World War II veteran Vincent Rolves of Carlyle attended the Veterans Parade as grand marshal Sunday at the Du Quoin State Fair. Rolves is the longest living WWII POW and received two purple hearts while serving. Kristin Moore photos

Two women carry a banner announcing the arrival of World War II veteran Vincent Rolves of Carlyle, who was honored Sunday at the Du Quoin State Fair as the longest living WWIII POW. Rolves served as grand marshal of the veterans parade. Kristin Moore photo

Avahlyn Fosse of Marion, Violet Fager of Carbondale, and Deyton Francis of Dongola lined up in front of the grandstand to honor their heroes during the Veterans Parade at Du Quoin State Fair Sunday.