Post 186 American Legion Observes
Memorial Day 2007
Alfred Erickson Post 186, American Legion, Hancock, paid respects to departed Veterans on Memorial Day, 2007.

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The Post Firing Squad salutes the Flag as it is lowered at Veterans Park, in Houghton, one of 10 stops on a 4 hour Tour.

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Post 186 Color Guard Detachment at Veterans Park.

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Rifle Squad fires a volley in a salute to fallen comrades at Liminga Cemetery, in Stanton Township.

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A number of people came out to join in paying respects at the various stops along the Tour.

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Post Buglers Tim Seaton and his son play Taps at Oscar Bay Cemetery.

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(At microphone) Post 186 Commander Frank Taucher, with Post Chaplain Paul Nelson, and ( R ) Firing Squad Cmdr. Phillip Verville III. At far left, is Post Finance Officer Tim Jenkins, at Hancock's Lakeside Cemetery.

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A number of Post members were on hand for the Memorial Day Observance ceremonies at the various stops, here at Hancock's Lakeside Cemetery.

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Following the 10 stop, four hour long Memorial Day Tour, Team members enjoy a well deserved breakfast at the Post Home, put on by the Post 186 Auxiliary. Well done to all.
 
 
[ Photos: (1-7) Bob Veeser; (8) Roland Burgan ]

 

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