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Sandwich plans Memorial Day services · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Sandwich plans Memorial Day services Written by Judy Harvey, This
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  Speaker 1: article is being read by an automated voice brought to
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  Speaker 1: you by Everlett. The Sandwich community will come together on Monday,
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  Speaker 1: Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave
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  Speaker 1: their lives in service to the United States. This year's
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  Speaker 1: observance carries added significance as it aligns with the nationwide
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  Speaker 1: America two hundred and fifty commemoration, marking two hundred and
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  Speaker 1: fifty years since our nation's founding. The Sandwich American Legions said,
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  Speaker 1: as communities across the country reflect on the ideals of freedom, service,
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  Speaker 1: and sacrifice that have shaped the United States since seventeen
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  Speaker 1: seventy six, the Memorial Day program offers a meaningful opportunity
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  Speaker 1: to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect
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  Speaker 1: those ideals, the American Legion said in a news release.
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  Speaker 1: In advance of Memorial Day, the Sandwich American Legion, VFW,
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  Speaker 1: local Scouts and community volunteers will begin preparations by placing
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  Speaker 1: American flags on veterans graves at Oakmound Cemetery on Saturday
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  Speaker 1: at ten am. The day's Memorial Day observances will include
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  Speaker 1: a series of ceremonies at local cemeteries and memorial sites,
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  Speaker 1: culminating in a gathering at the Sandwich Veterans of Foreign
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  Speaker 1: Wars Post. Sandwich Memorial Day Schedule nine thirty am Pine
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  Speaker 1: Mound Cemetery, LaSalle County, ten AM Veterans Park, Downtown Sandwich.
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  Speaker 1: Ten thirty am Oak Ridge Cemetery with Gar Ceremony Gar Cannon,
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  Speaker 1: eleven am Oakmound Cemetery one three six five seven Chicago
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  Speaker 1: Road to Calb County. Eleven thirty am Saint Paul Cemetery,
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  Speaker 1: West Sandwich Road to Calb County. Eleven fifty am Pratt
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  Speaker 1: Road Cemetery to Calb County, twelve fifteen PM VFW Post
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  Speaker 1: fourteen eighty six seven to thirteen South Main Street, Sandwich.
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  Speaker 1: Each stop on the schedule will honor fallen service members
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  Speaker 1: with ceremonial tributes and moments of remembrance. The public is
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  Speaker 1: invited to attend any or all portions of the day's events.
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  Speaker 1: Community members, veterans, families, and local organizations are encouraged to
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  Speaker 1: participate and show their support. The release said. The America
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  Speaker 1: two hundred and fifty Initiative inspires communities nationwide to reflect
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  Speaker 1: on the nation's past, honor those who have served, and
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  Speaker 1: looked toward the future with renewed commitment to civic pride
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  Speaker 1: and unity, the Legion stated. For more information about Sandwich
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  Speaker 1: Memorial Day activities, please contact Sandwich American Legion at yahoo
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  Speaker 1: dot com.