Positive Results Downtown, PRIDE in Saginaw officials announced Saginaw Fire Department Capt. Chedrick A. Greene will serve as the grand marshal for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. The parade is to take place at 11 a.m. on the holiday, Monday, May 26. Greene is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps Reserve retiree, having achieved the rank of Sergeant Major (E-9) after 30 years of service, according to event organizers. Greene served in a dozen countries, including deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and has been awarded multiple honors, such as the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/Combat Valor and the Combat Action Ribbon.
In addition to his military background, Greene oversees operations, personnel and equipment maintenance within the city’s fire department. Greene also serves on the command staff and as the department’s community relations liaison. Greene, president of the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza board, also serves as a district assistant for the 35th Senate District and vice president of Saginaw County Crime Stoppers.
