LANSING, Mich. — Memorial Day is a day in which we honor the men and woman who have served our country.
Many communities do so with parades, processions, or ceremonies.
In Mason, they held a parade that started downtown by the community's courthouse.
During the parade route a wreath laying ceremony was also held.
In Jackson, the Jackson County Veteran's Council held a unique procession that included a flag draped coffin.
The route of the procession started in downtown Jackson and ended in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery with the laying of a wreath.
Meridian Township hosted its 25th Annual Memorial Day Service on Monday at the Glendale Cemetery.
The event included bagpipes, the Okemos Boy Scouts Color Guard, and an assortment of music from the Meridian Community Band;
Meridian Township's event honors and pays respect to the dedicated brave men and women who served in the military, as well as celebrates those who have protected our nation.
"The Delhi Township Memorial Day parade is a staple in our community that brings families together to celebrate the men and women who serve our country in the armed forces," said Mike Grant, a member of American Legion Post 238 and co-organizer of the Meridian Township Parade. "This year, it is our honor to celebrate the lives of the many American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives during the Vietnam War."
Other communities that held events to honor our service men and women included Delhi Township, which included an open house at American Legion Post 238 and Eaton Rapids.
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