Members of Cherokee County Fire Explorers Post 469 presented the colors prior to the Atlanta Braves game on Saturday, April 21 at SunTrust Park. The Braves, of course, defeated the New York Mets with a final score of 4-3.
Sgt. Michael Sims, an advisor for the local explorers group, said the explorers joined Boy Scout Troop 304 in leading a parade around the field before the game. After the parade, the Cherokee County fire explorers "had the honor of presenting our nation's colors on the field in front of the players and thousands of fans," he said.
Cadet Fire Lieutenant Denver Ice carried the American flag and was accompanied by Cadet Captain Dalton Hamby, Cadet Firefighter Fabian Frazzari, Cadet Firefighter Griffin Hansen and Cadet Firefighter Jared