Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Valparaiso Memorial observance

Valparaiso celebrated their Memorial Day the Friday before. Don't ask why - it's just how its done. Firefighters, policemen, Vietnam vets - the normal ingredients of a Memorial Day service.


Warren Lindborg is seen bringing the American Flag to half-staff through the salute of Bob Spaulding, both of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 905, during the Memorial Day observance at the Service Memorial Friday morning at Foundation Meadows Park.

Valparaiso police officer Ron Chapman lays a carnation at the Duty & Sacrifice Wall that lists the Valparaiso residents that have died in conflict during the Memorial Day observance at the Service Memorial Friday morning at Foundation Meadows Park.

A carnation lies on the ground in front of the Duty & Sacrifice Wall after the Memorial Day observance at the Service Memorial Friday morning at Foundation Meadows Park. members of the audience placed carnations on the wall as part of the observance.

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