A year later, the emotion is still there. The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies lost four members of their community when a man drove through the Waukesha Christmas parade in November 2021. He killed six people in total that day and injured nearly 70 others. Participating in this parade once again brings back memories of that fateful day. “Knowing that our fallen four are not here with us, but also that they are going back to Waukesha knowing that this is where their last steps were taken,” said Jean Knutson, co-leader of Milwaukee Dancing Grannies. The group plans to honor its deceased members on Sunday. “We are carrying poster size photos of the four dead, some family members will join us,” Knutson said. The Grannies also plan to hang gift bags containing “Granny Strong” and “Waukesha Strong” bracelets. It’s their way of thanking the community for their love and support. “It’s the love and support of communities that gives us the means to keep moving forward,” Knutson said. The group is a brotherhood united by tragedy but taking steps toward healing. “We build new memories, but never forget what we had,” Knutson said. 2022 Waukesha Christmas Parade Details: Waukesha Christmas Parade (waukesha-wi.gov)
A year later, the emotion is still there.
The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies lost four members of their community when a man drove through the Waukesha Christmas parade in November 2021. He killed six people in total that day and injured nearly 70 others.
Participating in this parade once again brings back memories of that fateful day.
“Knowing that our fallen four are not here with us, but also that they are going back to Waukesha knowing that this is where their last steps were taken,” said Jean Knutson, co-leader of Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.
The group plans to honor its deceased members on Sunday.
“We are carrying poster size photos of the four dead, some family members will join us,” Knutson said.
The Grannies also plan to hang gift bags containing “Granny Strong” and “Waukesha Strong” bracelets. It’s their way of thanking the community for their love and support.
“It’s the love and support of communities that gives us the means to keep moving forward,” Knutson said.
The group is a brotherhood united by tragedy but taking steps toward healing.
“We build new memories without ever forgetting what we had,” Knutson said.
Waukesha Christmas Parade 2022 Details:
Waukesha Christmas Parade (waukesha-wi.gov)
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