Photo Gallery: American hero Louis Zamperini chosen as 2015 Rose Parade Grand Marshal
American war hero, World War II prisoner of war and olympian Louis Zamperini, center, was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 tournament of Roses, in Pasadena on Friday, May 9, 2014. Above, Zamperini enjoys a moment with the 2014 Royal Court at the Tournament House in Pasadena. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
American war hero, World War II prisoner of war and olympian Louis Zamperini, center, was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 tournament of Roses, in Pasadena on Friday, May 9, 2014. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
American war hero, World War II prisoner of war and olympian Louis Zamperini, center, was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 tournament of Roses, in Pasadena on Friday, May 9, 2014. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
American war hero, World War II prisoner of war and 5-time olympian torch carrier Louis Zamperini was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 tournament of Roses, in Pasadena on Friday, May 9, 2014. Above, the five torches he has carried for the Olympics. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
American war hero, World War II prisoner of war and olympian Louis Zamperini, right was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 tournament of Roses, in Pasadena on Friday, May 9, 2014. Above, his son Luke Zamperini stands next to him. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
American war hero, World War II prisoner of war and olympian Louis Zamperini, center, was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 tournament of Roses, in Pasadena on Friday, May 9, 2014. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
American war hero, World War II prisoner of war and olympian Louis Zamperini, center, was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 tournament of Roses, in Pasadena on Friday, May 9, 2014. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
American war hero, World War II prisoner of war and olympian Louis Zamperini, center, was chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 tournament of Roses, in Pasadena on Friday, May 9, 2014. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)