Vets, family, friends and community honor Dave Drollette
Dave’s six children were here to honor their dad!
September 2, 2023 – Peru – Fellow veterans, friends and family honored the late Dave Drollette with a parade today. A proud career Navy Veteran, Drollette passed away on July 9. Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, and several town employees watched as over fifty motorcycles passed by the Peru Town Hall.
Dave’s red jeep, which he drove to so many Honor Flights, led the parade. Over 50 motorcycles followed, as did his six children and many vehicles. Lloyd Provost commented on why he helped organize the event, “It’s the right thing to do for Dave. He was a veteran and a nice guy. He spent a lot of years as Peru’s Dog Control Officer. He did a lot for our town. He was very active with veterans organizations and the Honor Flight. All the vets deserve this.
The parade started at the Peru Fire Station, passed by the town hall, Elmore SPCA, and the Lyon Street School before traveling to the U.S. Oval for a flag-raising ceremony. A get-together at Penny’s Restaurant on Tom Miller Road followed.
Posted: September 2nd, 2023 under Community Events, Faces of Peru, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Veterans' News.