Garrison named Grand Marshal for Wallkill Parade

Posted 2/20/19

The Wallkill St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is pleased to announce its Grand Marshall for the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Robert (Bob) K. Garrison, a life time resident of the …

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Garrison named Grand Marshal for Wallkill Parade

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The Wallkill St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is pleased to announce its Grand Marshall for the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Robert (Bob) K. Garrison, a life time resident of the Hamlet of Wallkill. The parade will take place Sunday, March 17 in the Hamlet of Wallkill.

Garrison was one of the original founding members of the Wallkill St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. He is well known in the Hamlet having been one of the original race directors for the Shamrock Scramble that is part of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Scramble was originally part of the Parade Committee but over time due to its growth and overwhelming success, was separated out 32 years ago to form its own committee. At that time he became one of the Race Directors and still holds that position today.

Over the years Garrison has also been involved in many community organizations, including the Knights of Pythias, Southern Rotary Club, Lions Club, as well as serving for 28 years on the Wallkill Savings & Loan’s Board of Directors. He was also a charter member of the Wallkill Ambulance Corps and served as its first President for five years.