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Marco Island Memorial Day Service 2008

Fist raised not in anger, but to emphasize a moment in a patriotic song, Vito Campanale participates in the gathering.

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Fist raised not in anger, but to emphasize a moment in a patriotic song, Vito Campanale participates in the gathering.

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  • William Duncan sings along with the National Anthem during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday at the Marco Island Cemetery. About 200 people attended the gathering.
  • Fist raised not in anger, but to emphasize a moment in a patriotic song, Vito Campanale participates in the gathering.
  • Linda Hansen makes a musical exclamation point during one of the patriotic songs played by the Marco Strummers.
  • Fresh flowers, a veteran's grave and a small flag symbolize the significance of Memorial Day, while a group behind reflects on the proceedings when the ceremony was over.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.
  • The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday, May 26 at the Marco Island Cemetery.

Prayers and praise for the fallen were on the minds of the 200 or so people who attended the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Marco Island Cemetery on Monday, May 26. Among those present were VFW Post 6370, Boy Scout troop 234, members of the local Civil Air Patrol, the Marco Island Strummers playing patriotic music and many veterans, former servicemen and women, as well as local citizens.

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