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Local veterans honored on Memorial Day

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Members of the Warrensburg American Legion gather at the Johnson County Courthouse on Holden Street for a reading of the names of fallen soldiers from the stone marker. The ceremony was relocated to the American Legion building on Young Street due to inclement weather.

(Photos by Taz Hall, digitalBURG) Members of the American Legion, along with representatives from all branches of the military, gather at Sunset Hill Cemetery on Colburn Road Monday morning for Memorial Day services. The gathering was lead by Alex Slocum, commander of the Warrensburg American Legion; Bryan Lee, commander of VFW; and Keith Lawrence, who lead the group in a prayer as American Legion chaplin.
(Photos by Taz Hall, digitalBURG) Members of the American Legion, along with representatives from all branches of the military, gather at Sunset Hill Cemetery on Colburn Road Monday morning for Memorial Day services. The gathering was lead by Alex Slocum, commander of the Warrensburg American Legion; Bryan Lee, commander of VFW; and Keith Lawrence, who lead the group in a prayer as American Legion chaplin.

Members of the Warrensburg American Legion gather at the Johnson County Courthouse on Holden Street for a reading of the names of fallen soldiers from the stone marker. The ceremony was relocated to the American Legion building on Young Street due to inclement weather.
Members of the Warrensburg American Legion gather at the Johnson County Courthouse on Holden Street for a reading of the names of fallen soldiers from the stone marker. The ceremony was relocated to the American Legion building on Young Street due to inclement weather.

Bruce Howey, Warrensburg chief of police, delivers a speech at the American Legion in Warrensburg. Howey spoke about the sacrifices made by members of the American military and the current struggles in the U.S. and across the globe.
Bruce Howey, Warrensburg chief of police, delivers a speech at the American Legion in Warrensburg. Howey spoke about the sacrifices made by members of the American military and the current struggles in the U.S. and across the globe.

Veterans stand to be recognized at the American Legion building on Young Street. The ceremony took place after being relocated from the Johnson County Courthouse on Holden Street.
Veterans stand to be recognized at the American Legion building on Young Street. The ceremony took place after being relocated from the Johnson County Courthouse on Holden Street.

 
 
 

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Local veterans honored on Memorial Day