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[Grace]

How cool is this

J.R. Martinez Named Rose Parade Grand Marshal

Pasadena - The grand marshal for Pasadena's 123rd Tournament of Roses is a certain crowd pleaser.

Leading the Jan. 2 procession of floats will be J.R. Martinez, the "Dancing With the Stars" contestant, "All My Children" daytime soap opera star and Iraq War veteran seriously burned when his Humvee hit a land mine.

He will also toss the coin before kickoff of the 98th Rose Bowl Game in honor of all wounded military personnel.

The Tournament of Roses Association announcement Tuesday says Martinez is a perfect fit for the "Just Imagine ..." parade theme.

Martinez says he's grateful for the opportunity to share his message of hope and possibility.

Tournament President Rick Jackson says Martinez is an inspiration because of his courage and dedication to helping all Americans facing challenges.

[RobiLee]

How cool is this

Very cool! I love JR. His spirit and personality are amazing. To me he is like a bright shiny star and anyone around him his going to glow. I mean look at Karina. I've always thought she was a beautiful dancer, but her personality seemed a little hard to me. This year with JR she seems a little softer and more fun.

[Scooter's Mom]

Very cool! I love JR. His spirit and personality are amazing. To me he is like a bright shiny star and anyone around him his going to glow. I mean look at Karina. I've always thought she was a beautiful dancer, but her personality seemed a little hard to me. This year with JR she seems a little softer and more fun.

She does seem a lot softer!

[Scooter's Mom]

So sad about the results this week.

[RobiLee]

I was disappointed with the results and sad to see that couple go. Really thought it should have been someone else, but I don't vote so I guess I can't complain...lol

[sasvermont]

I missed the show. Who was voted off?

I just Goggled it. Awwww. Such a shame to have David A. leave. I rather liked him. He improved much over the past weeks. Oh well.

I don't watch this show that often, but did this time for some odd reason. I got distracted at the end and didn't see the voting results.

Life shall go on.

[Taz_Zoee]

Like I said before....Karina is "softer" because her partner is doing GOOD!!

Anyway, here is how I felt the top 6 should have been ranked:

1. JR and Karina
2. Ricki and Derek (although JR and Ricki are very close to me)
3. David and Kym
4. Nancy and Tristan
5. Hope and Maks

Hope can NOT dance!!! Nancy even dances way better than she does. This year has just been full of surprises though so who knows. I also do not vote, but I can voice my opinion on who I like, can't I?

I like Maks, but I also felt he was a bit rough with Hope during the group rehersal. Maks had to go pout like a baby. Waah!

Did you hear what David said about it being his show? LOL He cracks me up!!!

Oh, and I am not at all a Beiber fan so I skipped through his first performance. I did watch the second though because I am old school and like Boyz to Men. But Justin just seemed so arrogant to me. Like he's thinking "yeah, I'm great and I know it!" Did not like the attitude.