Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger made a splash 3,000 miles from the Hudson River today, serving as grand marshal of the 121st annual Tournament of Roses Parade through the streets of Pasadena, Calif. This year's parade celebrated everyday heroes—a perfect fit for the captain of US Airways Flight 1549, a resident of northern California. "How wonderful to have someone as grand marshal who saved lives," a spectator told the Los Angeles Times.
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