Fulton’s annual Memorial Day ceremony honored the memory of a native son who gave his life in combat. SSgt. Keith Coe, 30, died April 27 from the injuries he suffered from a bomb that exploded as he got out of a military vehicle in Khalis, Iraq. Coe spent his childhood in Fulton.
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Friend of the website Jim Terrinoni sends us photos from Hannibal’s Memorial Day ceremonies, for which we thank him. Click inside for another photo and a note about an upcoming event in the village.
A bill in the state legislature would name State Route 34, which begins in Hannibal, the “Harriet Tubman Memorial Highway.â€
“This day is in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice, laying down their lives so you and I and our families have the opportunity to enjoy the freedoms that we have today,” said George Hoffman, the master of ceremonies.
Fulton’s annual parade to salute its veterans went off under sunny skies and without a hitch on Saturday.
The hour-long parade provided the usual red, white and blue feast for the eyes along with plenty of marching band music for the ears.
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As Central New York residents prepare to honor the nation’s active military and veterans this Memorial Day Weekend, organizers unveiled a series of theme days, activities and special promotions for military members and families at the first-ever Oswego Festival of Sail.
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