Toledo welcomes home Erik Kynard

Olympic silver medalist Erik Kynard, Jr., was welcomed home at a ceremony and parade sponsored by Toledo Public Schools on Aug. 18, 2012, at Rogers High School, Kynard's alma mater. Kynard won the silver medal in the high jump at the 2012 Summer Games. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., holds his silver medal while being driven in a parade through the crowd of fans. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., holds his silver medal while being driven in a parade through the crowd of fans. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., waves to fans while being driven in a parade through the crowd of fans. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., shakes hands with eager fan at the Rogers High School football field. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., holds up a plaque in his honor. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard Jr. receives a key to the city from Mayor Mike Bell. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., shakes hands with Mayor Mike Bell during the ceremony. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., receives a U.S. flag from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur during the ceremony. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., receives a U.S. flag from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur during the ceremony. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Brandynn Adams, left, and her son Erik Kynard, Jr., check out the multi-colored socks worn by Rogers counselor Ward ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Brandynn Adams, left, and her son Erik Kynard, Jr., share a laugh while checking out the multi-colored socks worn ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo On bended knee, Erik Kynard, Jr., gives his mother Brandynn Adams a bouquet of flowers. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., steps in front of his father Erik Kynard, Sr., for a quick quip to the crowd. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., talks about his best friend Cheyron Watkins, left, during his speech. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., joins Rogers High School social studies teacher Joseph Boyle, Jr., in the stands after Mr. Boyle is ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard Jr. hugs Rogers High School social studies teacher Joseph Boyle, Jr. in the stands after Mr. Boyle is ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Jr., touches the finger of MaeJohnnie Lockett, right, while she is held by her grandfather Mark Lockett. Billy ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard Jr. shakes hands with Mark Lockett, right, while Lockett holds his granddaughter MaeJohnnie Lockett. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Betty Finley, center from Toledo, joins fans in celebrating Erik Kynard, Jr., during a parade and welcome home Olympics ceremony.... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fans go crazy as Erik Kynard, Jr., drives by in a parade through the crowd at the Rogers High School football field. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dominique Davis, left, and Dajuan Hood, 7, smile and wave as Erik Kynard, Jr., drives by in a parade through ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Sr., walks in a parade during a ceremony sponsored by Toledo Public Schools. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fans hold signs in honor of Erik Kynard, Jr., during a parade and welcome home Olympics ceremony. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Keyona Williams cheers on Erik Kynard, Jr., with the Rams cheerleaders. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Oscar Waxler, 5, holds a poster and flag while waiting for Erik Kynard, Jr., to arrive. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT