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Monroe County honors fallen at 2024 Memorial Day ceremony
Summary
Speakers at Monroe County's Memorial Day ceremony urged attendees to remember those who died defending the nation, highlighted military traditions and honored gold star families in remarks that included a prayer, the national anthem, a 21‑gun salute and Taps.
Monroe County held a Memorial Day ceremony featuring prayers, musical tributes and speeches that honored residents who died serving in the U.S. armed forces.
The program opened at the courthouse with a welcome and a call to "read one name or read them all" from names etched on local monuments. Army veteran James Brown led the opening prayer, after which attendees recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Joe Stakel sang the national anthem. The host announced a 21‑gun salute and later Taps was played.
The ceremony’s principal…
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