2014 Fulton Jaycees Christmas Parade salutes heroes, honors 'Super' Sam

December 7, 2014 at 6:00 a.m. | Updated December 7, 2014 at 6:00 a.m.

Ava Santhuff, 6, of Fulton waves while walking on Fifth Street in the 2014 Fulton Jaycees Christmas Parade on Saturday. The parade honored her twin brother - "Super" Sam Santhuff - who battled cancer for 13 months before passing away in September. The parade had a hero theme, paying tribute to emergency personnel and military as well as "Super" Sam who become a hero to many throughout his journey. Ava Santhuff walked with other "Super" Sam supporters and hand-in-hand with her mother, Cassie Santhuff.
Ava Santhuff, 6, of Fulton waves while walking on Fifth Street in the 2014 Fulton Jaycees Christmas Parade on Saturday. The parade honored her twin brother - "Super" Sam Santhuff - who battled cancer for 13 months before passing away in September. The parade had a hero theme, paying tribute to emergency personnel and military as well as "Super" Sam who become a hero to many throughout his journey. Ava Santhuff walked with other "Super" Sam supporters and hand-in-hand with her mother, Cassie Santhuff.

The annual Fulton Jaycees Christmas Parade - which had a hero theme - kicked off with a troupe of "Super" Sam supporters paying tribute to the young boy who battled cancer for 13 months and became a hero to many. Former Fulton Police officers Jason Stewart and Andre Cook served as grand marshals.