Special Thanks from 2005 Order of Erin
These individuals have given their most precious gift, time, to help create, organize, execute and otherwise make the parade FUN and a Pot O' Gold for the Sunshine Center. A very special thanks is extended to these individuals:
- Independence Police Department-- For Color Guard & Parade Supervision.
- Les Wight -- Supreme and Super-dooper Pooper Scooper--www.familymatter.com
- Toni K Shouse -- Parade Coordinator and transport the Grand Marshall in her Miata.
- HRIH Wendy -- Parade Queen in her Miata.
- Kathy Griffey & Tresa Thornhill -- First super sponsor, working on parade promotion with the media and thru the battle of the bars. Whiskey and Roses float.
- Rob Thornhill -- Provided information on parade
organization and best practices in conjunction with law enforcement
guidelines. Also coordinated the color guard and Grand Marshall
appointment. Chief Procurer and allround good guy.
- Sheila Goodman -- Website development and administration.
Gave countless hours and effort to establish this website. Rider
in the parade with the Major Miracle Riders. Fund-raiser deluxe.
- Roger and Debbie Jacks -- Working with all the Independence Merchants.
- Bobbie Goldsberry and Richard Lalla -- Working with the Evening Optimists and the Palmer Senior Center
- Jersey's Sports Cafe-- Enthusiastic Super Sponsor providing prizes and Irish Spirit with financial support and float.
- Nick's Tavern-- Generous Super Sponsor providing gift certificates and a great Float.