Many Moved By Memorial Day Celebrations As Crowds Gather

In Wayne County today, hundreds showed up at ceremonies in Richmond and the Cambridge City area to honor the lives of the fallen. In Richmond there were four separate ceremonies and in Cambridge City they were scattered about in several smaller towns such as Dublin ending at the Post for a lunch together. Below you will find pictures as well as video of some of the ceremonies.

We at GoWayneCounty.com hope you have all enjoyed your Memorial Day Weekend, as you remembered those in your lives who have sacrificed for their country. Brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents, fathers and mothers- we thank you for your service.

memorial day 2011 pics 027 — In center, Phil Lotich, WWII veteran who attended the ceremony today at the Veteran's Field of Honor

memorial day 2011 pics 060 — Lockhart Gee, speaker for the Veteran's Memorial Park ceremony, spoke of "honoring the sacrifices" of the fallen. Those who have saved the lives of others -who now live because of their valient sacrifice. He added that this holiday is not about "picnics, beaches, and races" but to remember men like Lance who made the supreme sacrifice in 2010 after serving 12 tours.

memorial day 2011 pics 048 — A moment of prayer at the Veteran's Memorial Park, Memorial Day, 2011

memorial day 2011 pics 054 — Vintage plane fly-over during ceremony at Veteran's Park

memorial day 2011 pics 070 — Kathy Hall sang the National Anthem & God Bless America at both ceremonies today

See more pictures and video at Go Wayne County’s Facebook page. Below is video of Mayor Sally Hutton’s Memorial Day Proclamation for Richmond IN. Click link to watch a video of Cameron and Josh Delucio at the Veteran’s Field of Honor reciting “Flanders Field” & “We Shall Keep The Faith.”

About the Author KPass

Karole Passmore is a freelance writer who enjoys writing articles and short stories, interviewing local people, and researching non-fiction subject matter– preferably historical. Graduate of RHS, Ivy Tech Richmond, and Earlham College– with a major in History, Karole has spent most of her life in Wayne County and enjoys the quaint atmosphere of a small town.

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