Community celebrates Memorial Day with service, exhibits and musical tributes

The Lawler and Kochan families wait for the procession
to come from Public Square down Brecksville Road. Photos by Laura Bednar.

The Moeller family enjoys hot dogs at Drug Mart following the Memorial Day services.

The Independence Historical Society
Museum was open during Memorial Day
showcasing exhibits such as a uniform and
photo of community member and veteran
Wes Gaab, who passed away last year.

The Bernstein and Rodriguez families watched the procession to Maple Shade Cemetery.

The Independence High School marching band played tunes as part of the procession
down Brecksville Road.