Dowagiac Memorial Day Parade
Published 4:38 am Monday, May 26, 2014
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- Members of the Dowagiac VFW bow their heads in silence during a prayer in front of city hall.
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- The Dowagiac Union High School marching band stand outside the monument on Main Street.
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- The band plays “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” near the start of the day’s ceremonies.
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- Recently retired Army and Air Force veteran Lance Lechlitner speaks in front of city hall. The Dowagiac native was the guest speaker for this year’s event.
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- Members of the Kalamazoo Pipe Band march down Front Street.
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- Miss Dowagiac Mackenzie Whitmyer and her court of honor greet parade visitors on their float.
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- Also participating in the parade was Miss Eau Claire/Sodus Jenna Tidey and her court of honor.
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- Members of the high school robotics team march onto Division Street, with their machine following along.
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- VFW members Terry Elrod and George Pearce raise the flag at the start of their ceremony at the veteran’s graveyard at Riverside Cemetery. (Leader photo/TED YOAKUM)
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- Veterans with the Pokagon Band stand at attention during the ceremony.
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- VFW Post Commander Bill Bobik places a flag near the veteran’s monument at the cemetery.
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- The VFW held a rifle salute to close the service.
