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Local soldiers who fought for freedom and peace honored By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com
Family members of fallen U.S. Army soldier Jeremiah Monroe encircle a monument in the center of a park dedicated Sunday in Jeremiah’s name, honoring his service to the nation. The new Jeremiah Monroe Veterans Memorial Park, which is to honor all veterans particularly those killed on duty, is located in the hamlet of Adirondack. Photo by Joe Slattery
WARRENSBURG —Facing a large, solemn crowd gathered at the Warrensburg Cemetery, Memorial Day Parade Marshal Bill Lamy stepped to the microphone and talked about the service men and women who gave their lives in the name of freedom. “It is most difficult to adequately express the thanks that we all owe the courageous men and women who have died so that we may be free,” he said. Our nation’s great military heroes are also indebted to these front-line soldiers, he said, including 27 from Warrensburg who gave their lives in the line of duty. “The key to their success was based on the sacrifices made by the 27 soldiers from our town and the sons and
Jeremiah Monroe’s sacrifice recalled, park dedicated in his name Elvis Fest set for this weekend
Trumpeter Austin Hahn and his fellow Warrensburg High School Band members offer a musical selection during Warrensburg’s Memorial Day ceremonies held Monday at the town cemetery. Photo by Thom Randall
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HORICON — With balmy weather prevailing, nearly 300 people gathered Sunday in the hamlet of Adirondack, joining the family of Jeremiah Monroe — who was killed eight months ago in Afghanistan — to dedicate a park in his name. V.F.W. Post 5513 Commander Ron Robert introduced post Chaplain Lou Russo who gave the opening prayer in the ceremony to dedicate the Jeremiah Monroe Veterans Memorial Park. Along with Boy Scout Troop 30 members, Robert led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed the many people present to the dedication ceremony for the new memorial. About a year ago the Adirondack Honor Roll was erected in memory of World War II veterans. Now with the new
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The events include a dinner at the Shoreline Restaurant on Saturday. The Friday night stage show will present a tribute to rock and roll history, and including artists onstage portraying not only Elvis, but other pop legends. Saturday’s show, titled “Elvis is Back,” features Jim Barone of New Jersey, the winner of this year ’s New England Elvis festival. He’ll be portraying The King’s early years. This show lineup will begin at 8:30 p.m. The Festival begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Rod Stewart, Tom Jones, James Brown and Buddy Holly. The event’s popular three-day tribute artist competition will be held at The Forum, and dozens and dozens of entertainers from around the world will be competing for more than $8,000 in cash prizes as they portray Elvis. The winner of the Lake George Elvis Festival will earn a spot in The 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest finals, presented in August by Elvis Presley Enterprises in Memphis. Tickets for the shows are available individually and in packages.
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