Grace Lovegrove to be honored at Rose Bowl Parade Gene Marrano December 29, 2017 1 minute read courtesy Lovegrove family Following her sudden death in 2005, she helped give the gift of a better life to four others via organ donation – now Grace Lovegrove will be honored the famed Rose Bowl Parade on New Year’s Day. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Update on seven-vehicle crash in Pulaski CountyNext: New Year’s bash back in downtown Roanoke Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
