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The Memorial Program continued with the Placing of the Wreaths.
Which was performed by members of the local Veterans Groups |
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Laying of the wreaths: |
Grand Army of Republic & Spanish American War
Nadine Roebuck. V.F.W. Auxiliary
Parnell Bowman V.F. W
Gold Star Mothers
Elaine Peterson American Legion Auxiliary
John R Runquist.. Vietnam Veterans
World War I
Erica Mortier V.F.W. Auxiliary
Dennis Peite V.F. W
World War II
Missy Allen V.F.W. Auxiliary
Leonard Michaelson; V.F. W
Korean War
Arla Romo American Legion Auxiliary
Sulo Romo American Legion·
Vietnam War
Margraet Celeski : American Legion Auxiliary
James Simmons Michigan National Guard
Granada,Panama,Persian Gulf and Bosnain Wars
Betty Perkis AMVETS Auxiliary
Gary Johnson AMVETS
Operation Enduring Freedom
Ashley Hampston American Legion Auxiliary
Gary Kusz Marine Corps League
Irag,Afghanistan Wars
Linsey Grivieich V.F.W.Auxiliary
Carl Stolt. |
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The "Navy Spray" was cast upon the waters of the Montreal River
by Mary Ann Hesse, American Legion Auxiliary and Dan Adams American
Legion. |
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While the Navy Spray was being brought to the river, the Navy Hymn
was sung by the Men's Memorial Chorus. |
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Laying of the Roses In Memory of those who gave their lives
andmissed the joys of their children. Laying the roses were:
Janet DeCarlo, Amber Allen, Jacquelyn Wiemeri and Hannah Panosso
"Let There Be Peace" was sung by Memorial Chorus |
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after the laying of the roses, the Colors were presented by the ROTC
Color Guard |
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above - "The Battlefield Salute to Fallen Comrades" , John P
Rundquist.. Vietnam Veterans,
Dale Tormberg Vietnam Veterans , and Gary Kusz Veitnam Veterans. |
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above - Twenty One Gun Salute .Ironwood H.S J.R.O.T.C. |
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At this time, Taps with Echo was played by Ashley Rahko &
AIycia Heckathorn, members of the Luther L. Wright Band, directed by
Steve Boyd.
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The ceremony was completed with the Benediction by Rev. Francis
Strong and the Nation Anthem performed by Ironwood H.S.Band, Steven
Boyd Director
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above - keeping the day going without a hitch . Jim Hill,
coordinator. Jim did an excellent job Monday and deserves
recognition for the important role he played in the events.
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