American Legion Post 17 hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sunset Cemetery on Monday, honoring those who had died in the fight for freedom.
The event was preceded by a live performance by the Manhattan Municipal Band and followed with a luncheon at the American Legion.
Commander Matthew Buraney spoke about why Memorial Day is important.
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Manhattan city commissioner John Matta was the keynote speaker at Monday’s ceremony.
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To close out the event, American Legion member Bruce Bell honored those fallen in previous wars as members hung wreaths from several cross-shaped memorials in honor of those who had fallen.
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Photos from Monday’s ceremony can be found below.