Austin St. John, of Fauquier County, turned 9 this week. The pandemic put a damper on party plans, but local veterans groups, the Goldvein Volunteer Fire Department and the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office made sure he had a birthday to remember.
They were joined by vehicles carrying Austin’s friends for a cheerful parade up and down his street in Morrisville. They all flashed their lights and honked their horns to say happy birthday.
Austin’s parents, Crystal and Cody St. John, colluded with the local folks to coordinate the surprise.
Austin was delighted with the display, as were his friends, who greeted him from their family van with a bunch of balloons and a spray of Silly String.
Russell Claar, post commander of VFW Post 7728 wishes Austin a happy birthday.
Since Austin loves everything military, the American Legion Post 247 and VFW Post 7728 rolled by to say happy birthday.
Austin St. John celebrated his ninth birthday with his brother Braden and lots of drive-by friends on Wednesday, May 27.
Numerous veterans organizations were represented in the parade. This one was designed by Remington American Legion Post 247, and driven by Carroll "Ziggy" Levison.
Numerous veterans organizations were represented in the parade.
Friends and neighbors participated in the drive-by birthday for Austin.
This is how we celebrate now.
The Goldvein Volunteer Fire Department had two trucks in the parade for Austin.
Austin and his Paw-Paw, Sam Taylor, get ready to wave as the parade makes its second pass after turning around in the cul-de-sac.
The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office was represented.
Austin St. John's birthday parade included veterans group, police and fire vehicles and lots of friends.
Russell Claar, post commander of VFW Post 7728 wishes Austin a happy birthday.
Austin's friends say happy birthday with Silly String.
Fire trucks from the Goldvein Volunteer Fire Department were part of the parade.
One of the visitors had a special birthday surprise for Austin.
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