Memorial Day Observance 2017
New Ipswich observed Memorial Day on May 21, 2017. The weather was beautiful and the black flies were tolerable. I attended the morning and afternoon ceremonies.

Smithville, New Ipswich


Once again Peter and Bonny-Jo Aho provided nissu, coffee and lemonadeat their home in Smithville, New Ipswich

Carl Toko, the governor of Smithville

The Somero brothers

Bonny-Jo

Scout Leaders

The morning parade had a float

Lance makes a point

Ceremony at South Cemetery in Smithville

The National Anthem was sung acappella,

Taps

Decorating the waters while the Navy Hymn was played

Ollie Niemi has been organizing this observance for 20 years.

The Veesers at the New Ipswich Congregational Church

Afternoon ceremony at Central Cemetery

Boots on the ground


Nice to see so many people watching the observance

We had a band for the afternoon parade

Great place to watch a parade

New Ipswich Fire Department

Salute for the fallen

John Veeser sings Amazing Grace

Charlie Saari give the invocation
www.poltrack.net
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Smithville, New Ipswich |
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Once again Peter and Bonny-Jo Aho provided nissu, coffee and lemonadeat their home in Smithville, New Ipswich |
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Carl Toko, the governor of Smithville |
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The Somero brothers |
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Bonny-Jo |
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Scout Leaders |
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The morning parade had a float |
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Lance makes a point |
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Ceremony at South Cemetery in Smithville |
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The National Anthem was sung acappella, |
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Taps |
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Decorating the waters while the Navy Hymn was played |
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Ollie Niemi has been organizing this observance for 20 years. |
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The Veesers at the New Ipswich Congregational Church |
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Afternoon ceremony at Central Cemetery |
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Boots on the ground |
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Nice to see so many people watching the observance |
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We had a band for the afternoon parade |
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Great place to watch a parade |
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New Ipswich Fire Department |
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Salute for the fallen |
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John Veeser sings Amazing Grace |
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Charlie Saari give the invocation |
www.poltrack.net
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