Marking Memorial Day

Local American Legion posts hosted Memorial Day services Monday.

Wilton American Legion member Darryl Raabe reads a roll call of area veterans. At left is Brookwood band student Josh Brey. 
The Wilton American Legion takes part in a salute.
John Perz participates in the Wilton ceremony. 
Wilton American Legion members take part in a ceremony at the village’s veterans memorial.
Wilton American Legion member Bill Tyler takes part in the ceremony at the veterans memorial. 
Jayson DeWitt of the Ontario American Legion takes part in a ceremony.
Gene Peterson of the Ontario American Legion
The Ontario American Legion
Tony Peterson, Jim Rynes and Ron Campbell (left to right) of the Ontario American Legion
Bill Teynor of the Ontario American Legion
Doug Rogalla, commander of the Kendall American Legion, gives an introductory speech at a ceremony Monday at the Kendall veterans memorial.
Pat Riebe of the Kendall American Legion
Kendall American Legion chaplain Frances Trepes gives a benediction at the Memorial Day ceremony.
The Royall High School band performs at the ceremony.
State Sen. Howard Marklein was the keynote speaker at the Kendall Memorial Day ceremony.
Don Yahnke of the Kendall American Legion reads the roll of local deceased veterans.
The Kendall American Legion
Col. Ramona Kane Blaney (retired), formerly of Kendall, salutes during the Kendall American Legion ceremony. 

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