Grace Lovegrove to be honored at Rose Bowl Parade Gene Marrano December 29, 2017 1 min 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 1 min read Rescue Mission’s 20th annual Drumstick Dash returns on Thanksgiving Day Web Staff November 24, 2025 0 1 min read Franklin gets Beamer’s “blessing” before taking VT coaching job Web Staff November 21, 2025 0 2 min read Roanoke City Police partner with US Marshals Service for warrant operation Clark Palmer November 21, 2025 0