| American Legion Post 305, Caledonia, Mi. 9546 Cherry Valley Telephone Number 616-891-1882 |
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| Memorial Day May 30, 2008 Grand Rapids |
| The annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Grand Rapids began at 7:30 PM down Division Ave. to Fulton St. to Veterans Park. Many Color Guards from Kent County were in the parade. This was a special year due to the fact the new memorial was unveiled for the first time on Memorial Day for the â €œGold Star Mothers" who have recently lost their son's in Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
| Past Post 305 Commander Chet Teater rode in the parade in a place of honor as "Kent County Veteran of the Year" and presented comments at the ceremonies at Veterans Park. |
| Mike Burri, Post 305 member and Commander of the Kent County Honor Guard announces the unveiling of the new Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial for those members of the military forces from Kent County Killed In Action in Iraqi and Afghanistan. The "Gold Star Mothers" got up and went to veiw the new memorial. Mike spent many long hours on seeing to the placement of this memorial with his nephews name at the top right hand column. If you wish to donate to the cost of this memorial you can send an email to calmilegion@yahoo.com for more details. |
| Our members and others at Parade Rest While the ceremonies take place. |
| At the conclusion of the ceremonies the Firing Squad of Civil War rifles "Saluted the Dead" with "Taps". |
| Mike Burri being thanked for his hard work and dedication for the new memorial. |
| Least We Forget. |
