Michael Amedio, of East Liverpool, holds a pride flag and …

Special to The Vindicator | published: June 29, 2019

Michael Amedio, of East Liverpool, holds a pride flag and wears a shirt that reads Free Dad Hugs at the 11th annual Pride parade and festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday afternoon. Amedio said he wore the shirt as a message of support that some people in the LGBTQ do not receive from their parents. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR