Jerauld County Memorial Day Programs Encourage Continued Traditions and Community Connection

REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE FALLEN
Gary Orth (foreground) and Dick Small retire the colors during the Alpena Memorial Day program held at the Owen Kunze American Legion Post 116.
Gary Orth (foreground) and Dick Small retire the colors during the Alpena Memorial Day program held at the Owen Kunze American Legion Post 116.

Although a common theme coursed through the three Jerauld County Memorial Day programs held Monday — remembering those who fought and died for our freedoms, and the way of life we value — each presentation was unique in its Memorial Day message.

Kicking off the morning was the annual Hope Cemetery Memorial Day program, which drew a crowd to rural Wessington Springs. The program speaker, Dr. Tom Dea…

 

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