Community celebrates Memorial Day with service, exhibits and musical tributes
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The Lawler and Kochan families wait for the procession
to come from Public Square down Brecksville Road. Photos by Laura Bednar.
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The Moeller family enjoys hot dogs at Drug Mart following the Memorial Day services.
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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.
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The Bernstein and Rodriguez families watched the procession to Maple Shade Cemetery.
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The Independence High School marching band played tunes as part of the procession
down Brecksville Road.