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Published May 27, 2009, 12:00 AM

Memorial Day 2009

Images of the 2009 Memorial Day program and River Falls Veterans Memorial dedication



  • Bill Murphy and Sandra Chapman lay wreaths at the Killed in Action Stone while veteran Bob Stevens salutes.
  • The ceremony included a flyover by an Air National Guard plane.
  • The American Legion Post 121 Honor Guard gives a traditional 21-gun salute.
  • The River Falls High School Marching Wildcat Band performs during the ceremony.
  • The Veteran’s Memorial features flags representing each of the six military branches.
  • Bill Murphy of River Falls talks about his brother Tom, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War.
  • The Wisconsin Patriot Riders line the sidewalk outside Greenwood Cemetery with American flags.
  • Darlene MacBride of River Falls, right, watches as her daughter, Laura, places flowers on a paving stone bearing the name of Darlene’s late husband, Jason “Bud” MacBride, a Vietnam war veteran. Also looking on is Bud MacBride’s son, Jason.
  • Dan Kusilek of River Falls points to a familiar name on a paving stone.
  • The Wisconsin Patriot Riders arrive at the cemetery in the parade, which started at the Legion Hall.
  • Tom Weiss delivers the Memorial Day address.