Memorial day is celebrated in Miamisburg in a big way and this year was no exception. We all need to remember that our great country was founded by men and women who have sacrificed to serve in our nations military and some have paid the ultimate price. Ronald Regan reminded us of this fact in his Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981. Freedom can be lost if we as citizens of our great nation fail to stand up against tyranny both inside and outside of our great community.
The Memorial day events began at 10:30 with a ceremony at the Linden bridge remembering those who served in the Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and the Navy who have have paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy. The ceremony was followed by a parade from the Linden bridge to Miamisburg Veterans park. The event concludes with a memorial service, picnic in the Park and music by the Miamisburg High School Alumni Band.
A wreath of flowers was thrown from the bridge as a memorial to those who have given their lives on the seas to protect our freedom.
The American Legion post 165 solutes those who have paid the ultimate price.
Alberta Duncan plays Taps.
The Miamisburg Marching band played the National Anthem and the trains were for once silent.
Kevin Brown plays Amazing Grace
The American Legion post 165 lead the parade.
Miamisburg Mayer Michelle Collins waves to to the crowds.
Members of the Miamisburg City Council ride on the back of the fire truck.
The Miamisburg Marching Band marches across Main St on Lyndon Avenue.
The Sons of the American Revolution as in many years past.
Anslinger Farm Established in 1864 drove this Ford Pickup.
The Miamisburg Marching band marches up Central Avenue.
Commander John Heinrich presided over the Memorial Day Ceremony
The Sons of the American Revolution post the colors.
Alberta Duncan sings the National Anthem
Paul and Nan Zonowick spoke about their son who is a marine who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Paul and Nan are proud parents of a United States Marine that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Ken Ballinger President of the Miamisburg Historical Society shared that the Miamisburg Historical Society museum occupies the building that formally was the Miamisburg Library located at The Miamisburg History Center, 35 South Fifth Street, in Veterans Memorial Park. This museum is amazing. Consider visiting it and learn about Miamisburg history.
Wayne Kern was this years Grand Marshal.
Mayor Michelle Collins presents the Keynote Address.
The Miamisburg Marching band plays the Military Melodies for the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and the Air Force.
We commit those veterans we lost in the past year to Post Everlasting.
SAL Commander Ernie Pyle reads the names of those Veterins who have departed to post everlasting.
Post Chaplin John Siciarz shares the Benediction.
Alberta Duncan Plays Taps while Kevin Brown solutes the flag.
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