Toth sign ceremony: Large group posing with the new sign 2018-05-01 - Sulphur Well, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann. This photo shows Eric's mother, Brenda Paronto, with Roy Dial, chairman of the board of directors for Rolling Thunder Kentucky Chapter 2 on her left and Metcalfe County Judge Executive Greg Wilson on her right with the new sign honoring her son. Also in the photo on the far left is Jerry Gassoway, senior vice president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6281, Edmonton; members of the National Guard, Steve Paronto (Eric's step-father) (a Vietnam veteran); Barbara and Ron Boston (Eric's aunt and uncle), Ron Devore (Korean War POW and Purple Heart recipient) and Bill Lagermann, Commander of American Legion Post 65 Edmonton-Metcalfe County KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Toth sign ceremony: Mrs. Paronto and Principal Kelly Bell 2018-04-30 - Sulphur Well, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann. Mrs. Paronto is shown with Kelly Bell, Principal of the Metcalfe County High School. Mrs. Bell remembers Eric Toth often at different events at the school and helps to keep his memory alive. The Paronto's donated many items from Eric's service career to the High School where they are on permanent display, so the students can appreciate his sacrifice. Eric was married to his high school sweetheart Andrea Brooks. She is since remarried and is now Andrea Vincent. She was pleased with the sign and believes it will help keep Eric's memory alive. She stated that Toth was "the sweetest man you'd ever meet in your entire life". "Anybody that met him would love him." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Toth sign ceremony: Brenda Paronto and sister Barbara Boston 2018-04-30 - Sulphur Well, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann. Brenda Paronto is shown with her sister Barbara Boston who came from Mount Sterling for the dedication. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Toth sign ceremony: Judge Wilson, Eugene Moore, Brenda Paronto 2018-04-30 - Sulphur Well, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann. This gentleman with Judge Wilson and Brenda is Eugene Moore. He is an active member of the DAV Color Guard and also holds a Purple Heart and the French Legion of Merit. It was a great honor to have both Mr. Moore and Mr. Devore there for this special day. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Brenda Paronto with Greg Wilson, Ron Devore, and Bill Lagermann 2018-04-30 - Sulphur Well, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann. Metcalfe Judge Executive Greg Wilson with Brenda Paronto, Ron Devore (Korean War POW and Purple Heart Recipient) and Commander Bill Lagermann of the Edmonton-Metcalfe County American Legion, Post 65. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chapter 20 of the DAV perform 21 gun salute 2018-04-30 - Sulphur Well, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann. Chapter 20 of the DAV, Glasgow KY performed the 21 gun salute and the playing of Taps. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Honoring Eric Toth on Sunday, April 29, 2018 2018-04-30 - Sulplhur Well, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann. Eric's mother, Brenda Paronto, poses with some of the folks who helped get the sign installed. Mike Wilson, commander of the Glasgow DAV chapter and a member of the Rolling Thunder stand to the far right. Wilson gave the opening remarks and Bill Lagermann offered the Invocation. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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