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Memorial Day Observances Highlight Soldiers Sacrifice
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Members of the Escalon American Legion Gustafson Thompson Post 263 take aim as they prepare to begin the 21-gun salute on Monday, May 28 during Memorial Day ceremonies hosted at Burwood Cemetery in Escalon. Marg Jackson/The Times
In four separate locations on Monday, May 28, members of the Escalon American Legion Gustafson-Thompson Post 263 hosted Memorial Day services. Each featured the laying of a wreath, the lowering of a flag to half-staff and a 21-gun salute. Post chaplain Casey Den Ouden welcomed those on hand for the first of the services at Burwood Cemetery along River Road.