DWTS J.R. Martinez Picked As Grand Marshal of Tournament of Roses Parade
J.R. has been chosen as the Grand Marshal of the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade. Below is more from E Online.
The Iraq War vet, who was seriously burned when his Humvee hit a land mine during the war, is a perfect fit for this year’s “Just Imagine…” parade theme, said the Tournament of Roses Association.
Martinez says he’s grateful for the opportunity to share his message of “hope and possibility” and honor all fellow wounded military personnel with the big game’s coin toss.
Tournament of Roses president Rick Jackson called Martinez the perfect pick because of his “courage and dedication” to all Americans facing challenges. The Dancing With the Stars fan favorite is one of six contestants still competing on the reality competition.
Wow, what an honor for J.R. and so well deserved!!
ADDING: Below is J.R. talking about being picked the Grand Marshal….
Perfect choice! I so admire him.
JR deserves all the good things that are happening to him like the People cover and now this! I just can’t get over how great he was with Karina in rehearsal (trying to keep it light) and then he was so funny behind Ricki and Derek getting their scores and singing Justin Bieber tonight! I bet he’s the life of the party!
So proud of JR. He is an honorable man that deserves nothing but the best. What an honor to be Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade and do the coin Toss at the grand daddy of the bowls- The Rose Bowl. Wondering If he is the 1st Hispanic to have this honor? We love you. Hope you win Dancing with the stars!
I *heart* JR 🙂
I love JR too. Even on DWTS, he turns a negative into a positive. He’s a good influence on Karina too who is the best I’ve ever seen her.