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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2004
Page
8
Vietnam era veteran Ambos journals the Washington memorial dedication with 300000 attendees and a moving Iwo Jima reenactment. He notes bands from all services, the grand finale, and the emotional toll on veterans including those needing ambulances. Rolling Thunder riders planned for Sunday.
Pinckneyville hosts a Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. in the city cemetery with Daffron-Presswood American Legion Post 2504. High school students perform music while Dr. Bill Roe and Ron Holloway speak. Ceremonies include wreaths and military honors for deceased veterans. certificates will be awarded to surviving WWII veterans. Mayor Shirk declares May 29 to 31 as World War II Veterans Recognition Days.
Vergennes area crime report says two mowers were stolen from Vergennes Equipment. Deputies believe theft occurred overnight Monday. Target items include a Bush Hog zero turning mower valued at 6000 dollars and a Cub Cadet lawn tractor around 1500 dollars. No suspects named.
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