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Sunday, May 27, 2018:
Memorial Day services
at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls, Minnesota. |
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People were out
at the graves of service members. |
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An Honor Guard
was there. |
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The Patriot
Guard was on hand at the Grand Entrance. |
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There was a Parade of
Flags and then a salute by the Army National Guard Honor Guard. |
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The Richfield,
MN, Symphonic Band and Choir were on hand. |
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Command
Sergeant Major Joseph Hjelmstad from the Minnesota National Guard was
the main speaker. He told stories of men who died in the line of duty for their country. |
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Korean War
veterans saluted those who did not come back. |
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Everyone stood
for the song God Bless the USA. |
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Veterans
joined hands during the song. |
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The Patriot
Guard was there to show its support. |
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A rifle squad
gave a 21 gun salute. |
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Salute the
flag. |
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| The afternoon concluded with people honoring loved ones. |
Quote of the day:
Remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Mark
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