Post 800 honors the fallen

ByTown Crier
Ret. Navy Capt. Ned Roberts, a long-time resident, was the featured speaker at Memorial Day at American Legion Post 800 Monday. Roberts recounted some of the many friends he lost during his 30-year naval career and the need to bring back the remains of fallen servicemen from other countries.
Photo by Peter Szabadi
Placing the wreath to the fallen were two friends from Legion families, Kenli Schnalzer (left) and Tegan White.
Photo by Tom Pierce

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