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Due to the rainy weather, the parade was cancelled, and the observance moved to Memorial Hall. |
Gathering for the ceremony |  |
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The Veterans groups enter the hall. |
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Troop 47 enters the hall. |
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Lest We Forget Author unknown |
The marching band was passing by; | |
Each marcher stepped in beat. | |
They played Stars and Stripes Forever, | |
Which made the crowd stand to its feet. | |
The honor guard carried with much pride, | |
Fifty-two American flags waving in the wind. | |
While onlookers with hands on hearts, | |
Stood tall and broadly grinned. | |
And on the curb, a frail, hunched man | |
Looked through teary eyes of old. | |
His shaky hand slowly lifted to his head | |
But his salute was crisp and bold. | |
His thoughts were of another time | |
When the world was at war and full of strife | |
A young man in his uniform took gun in hand | |
And pledged to protect freedom with his life. | |
Victory was won under the red, white and blue | |
And although just simple cloth, | |
Each fiber that is woven throughout our flag | |
Stands for a life that bravely fought. | |
The old man finished his salute of love | |
And slowly turned to leave the crowd | |
When a voice nearby softly said,"Thank you sir, | |
for helping to keep our flag flying proud." |
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