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Solemn Memorial Day Observed in La Grange

By News Staff
  • Dennis Zbranek reads the names of local veterans who had died since last Memorial Day, as Joan Miertschin strikes a bell after each name is read.
    Dennis Zbranek reads the names of local veterans who had died since last Memorial Day, as Joan Miertschin strikes a bell after each name is read.
  • Richard Kean played a pair of bagpipe solos during Monday’s ceremony.
    Richard Kean played a pair of bagpipe solos during Monday’s ceremony.
  • A member of the Marine Corps League #1028 presents a folded flag to Amber Belvill-Carroll after the League retired the colors Monday.
    A member of the Marine Corps League #1028 presents a folded flag to Amber Belvill-Carroll after the League retired the colors Monday.
  • Standing guard during Monday’s ceremony were members of the Bishop Odin Assembly #1095 from La Grange, Giddings and Fayetteville.
    Standing guard during Monday’s ceremony were members of the Bishop Odin Assembly #1095 from La Grange, Giddings and Fayetteville.
  • A large crowd that included a number of veterans from several branches of the military attended Monday’s ceremony. Photos by Jeff Wick
    A large crowd that included a number of veterans from several branches of the military attended Monday’s ceremony. Photos by Jeff Wick

For the 19th year, Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home in La Grange held a Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, which incorporated numerous ways of honoring local veterans, both living and deceased. John Belvill gave the Memorial Day address, highlighting several members of his family who served our country in the military.

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