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Update: It was another beautiful day in Neave Township for the annual Memorial Day ceremony. A solid crowd gathered to hear featured speaker Dick Adams, who gave a terrific speech. At one point, Adams drew unexpected applause from the crowd when he said there were already too many laws. Pastor Doug Baker gave the invocation and benediction. Julie Lemon played taps and sang the national anthem beautifully. The Ft. Jefferson United Methodist worship team performed, the Laroy Farst Post 245 presented the colors, and New Madison Cub Scout Troop 149 placed the memorial wreath. But more important than anything else was the spirit of appreciation for our soldiers who have sacrificed - some giving the ultimate sacrifice - to preserve our freedom. As Dick Adams said, it is a debt we can never fully repay.
Gosh, I know all three of these guys! Doug Baker was a childhood friend of my son, Dick Adams has given years of his life to this area, and the other one looks familar!
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