Expanded Memorial Day ceremonies honor vets

The Legion Color Guard stood at attention as a large crowd observed Memorial Day ceremonies.

One of the largest crowds ever -- approximately 400 people -- turned out Monday to pay homage to the nation's honored dead during Memorial Day ceremonies at Mountain View Cemetery.

Small American flags placed at the grave of veterans filled the cemetery, waving in the gentle breeze as speakers and organizations praised those veterans who died in combat or served and later passed on.

The ceremonies, directed by American Legion Post 26, had a new look and a new feel this year.

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