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2008 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
This page includes the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Liberty Memorial and a Memorial Day Ceremony held at Union Cemetery on 26 May 2008 in Kansas City, MO.
Pictured here is Jim Beckner, Westport Camp #64 member speaking during the Memorial Day ceremony held at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO. Jim Beckner provided a tribute to the fallen soldiers of years past by reciting "Freedom Is Not Free," which has become an annual tradition for him.
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Pictured here in front of the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO on 26 May 2008 is Westport Camp #64 Honor Guard Commander, John Martin (with sword). Other members from Westport Camp #64 include Bud Marks, Jim Beckner and other troops. This picture was taken after the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony held at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO. (Picture taken by: Brian Smarker, Westport Camp #64 Commander).
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Pictured here on 26 May 2008 is Westport Camp #64 Honor Guard Commander, John Martin (with sword), Bud Marks, Jim Beckner and other troops during the Memorial Day Ceremony held at Union Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. (Picture taken by: Brian Smarker, Westport Camp #64 Commander). |
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Westport Camp #64 Honor Guard is shown here during the 26 May 2008 Memorial Day Ceremony located at Union Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. (Picture taken by: Brian Smarker, Westport Camp #64 Commander).
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The Honor Guard pays tribute to fallen service members with a two round volley during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Union Cemetery on 26 May 2008. Pictured here is Westport Camp #64 Honor Guard Commander, John Martin (with sword). Bud Marks and Jim Beckner from Westport Camp #64 and other troops are also shown here. This ceremony has become an annual tradition for Westport Camp #64. (Picture taken by: Brian Smarker, Westport Camp #64 Commander).
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Westport Camp #64 Honor Guard Chaplain, Richard Carter, participated at the Memorial Day Ceremony on 26 May 2008 located at Union Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. (Picture taken by: Brian Smarker, Westport Camp #64 Commander).
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Westport Camp #64 Honor Guard Commander, John Martin at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Union Cemetery on 26 May 2008. (Picture taken by: Brian Smarker, Westport Camp #64 Commander).
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