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Ironwood Remembers

The Memorial Program continued with the Placing of the Wreaths. Which was performed by members of the local Veterans Groups

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.

 
The "Navy Spray" was cast upon the waters of the Montreal River by Mary Ann Hesse, American Legion Auxiliary and Dan Adams American Legion.
While the Navy Spray was being brought to the river, the Navy Hymn was sung by the Men's Memorial Chorus.
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

after the laying of the roses, the Colors were presented by the ROTC Color Guard
 
above - "The Battlefield Salute to Fallen Comrades" , John P Rundquist.. Vietnam Veterans,
Dale Tormberg Vietnam Veterans , and Gary Kusz Veitnam Veterans.
above - Twenty One Gun Salute .Ironwood H.S J.R.O.T.C.
 
At this time, Taps  with Echo was played by Ashley Rahko & AIycia Heckathorn, members of the Luther L. Wright Band, directed by Steve Boyd.
 
The ceremony was completed with the Benediction by Rev. Francis Strong and the Nation Anthem performed by Ironwood H.S.Band, Steven Boyd Director
 
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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