Firefighter Tears Up Over Suspension For Nod To Obama
John Coleman Waves To President During Inaugural Parade
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CLEVELAND -- A local firefighter says he has accepted his six-month suspension from his role in the Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drum Corp for giving President Barack Obama a nod and wave during last week's inaugural parade in Washington, D.C.
Drum Major and Cleveland Heights fire inspector John Coleman spoke exclusively to NewsChannel5's Duane Pohlman about his violation.
Coleman has been with the pipes and drums for 17 years and said he doesn't want to bring negativity or shame to the band.
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