Memorial Day 2005
Hancock's Alfred Erickson Post 186, American Legion, conducted Memorial Day ceremonies honoring our past and present Armed Forces. Ceremonies were conducted at 10 different locations in the area, including three in the City of Hancock.
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The Post personnel get ready to start.		 Click picture to enlarge.
Long time Legionnaire Joe Houle awaits the wreath laying portion of the Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial, in Montezuma Park, in downtown Hancock.		 Click picture to enlarge.
The Post Firing Squad salutes our Armed Forces with a 21 gun salute.
         
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A while later, the Post team assembles at Lakeside Cemetery.		 Click picture to enlarge.
Post Buglers Tom Thornton (L) and Tim Seaton; Firing Squad Commander Phil Verville, Post Commander Rod Reed, and Post Chaplain Paul Nelson ( R ).		 Click picture to enlarge.
Joe Houle prepares to attach the wreath, while John Gedda sets the American Flag to half mast.
         
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"Play Taps".		 Click picture to enlarge.
The last Ceremony of the Day, is held at the Post Home in Hancock.		 Click picture to enlarge.
Once again, Legionnaires Joe Houle and John Gedda do the honors.
         
[ Photos: Roland Burgan ].

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