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Memorial Day service in Solon honors fallen and unknown soldiers
Solon residents gathered for a Memorial Day ceremony with patriotic music by the Solon High School band and speeches about veteran family members. Maj. Ceara Riggs unreadable due to a transfer. her father Roy Riggs read the speech about honoring all soldiers, including those unnamed. The event included a 21 gun salute and a wreath on the MIA stone at the Veterans Memorial, with prayers by Chaplain Doug Thompson.
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U.S. Army
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Solon Legion
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U.S. Marine Corps
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Solon American Legion
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