Memorial Day 2016 Observed at Burke Centre Conservancy
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Memorial Day 2016 Observed at Burke Centre Conservancy

Friends, families and supporters of military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country sat on folder chairs set up on the Conservancy’s expansive green lawn.

Friends, families and supporters of military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country sat on folder chairs set up on the Conservancy’s expansive green lawn. Photo contributed

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Piper Matthew Kuldell leads the color guard comprising members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5412 and Boy Scout Troop 1345 to begin the observance of Memorial Day at Burke Centre Conservancy.

Piper Matthew Kuldell led the color guard -- members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5412 and Boy Scout Troop 1345 -- into the area of the Burke Centre Conservancy on May 31 to begin the observance of Memorial Day.

Friends, families and supporters of military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country sat on folder chairs set up on the Conservancy’s expansive green lawn.

Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) each made remarks. They were joined by keynote speaker Brigadier Gen. Billy D. Thompson, U.S. Air Force.

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Brigadier Gen. Billy D. Thompson, U.S. Air Force, delivers a keynote speech at the Burke Conservancy Memorial Day ceremony.

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(From left) State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37), Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) each made remarks at the ceremony.