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Memorial Day traditions

David Luck commander of the VFW, Robert Aichele VFW Chaplain, Dana Shunk VFW Auxiliary Rep. (l-r) back: Bill Fensch, and Dwayne Pinkleman at the Roscommon Memorial Day event.

REGION- For most of us, Memorial Day means an extended weekend and an unofficial start to summer. 

Traditions, old and new, are observed. Visiting cemeteries, attending memorials, holding family gatherings, and going camping just to name a few. 

Despite the rain, many lined the streets for parades across the region. 

Whatever our traditions are, remembering the reason for the federal holiday is an important and solemn one. The day honors those who have lost their lives serving in the U.S. military. We remember their sacrifice with gratitude, so we can continue to pass down our traditions, including remembering them. We thank them for preserving our liberties.

Photos by Sarah Novak and Dawn View

Hale Area Schools Band
Hale Area Schools Band performing during the Memorial Day Parade.
Louis Morell 6, of Tawas, enjoying the fire trucks in Hale’s Memorial Day parade.
Jared Gale speaking on rededicating the memorial monument at the Rose City Park.
Local veterans participated in the Rededication Ceremony in Rose City. (l-r) Tom Conley, Jon Halli, Don Card, Jeff Nichols, John Munn, Dean Mayhew, Ken Anderson, Richard Ladd, Mike Thorne, and Jarod Gale.
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