Pierceton Hosts Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony
Boy Scout members were handing out flags as well as participating in Pierceton’s Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29. The parade preceded a ceremony at Brower Park.
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By Brianna Pitts
InkFreeNews
PIERCETON — Pierceton had several events to mark Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
A parade was held, followed by a ceremony organized by the Menzie-Reece American Legion Post 258 and the Boy Scouts of America at Brower Park. Commander of the Post, Chad Collier, shared a few words encouraging the community to live and honor the ideals that service members fought for. Post Chaplain Jerry Hartman gave a prayer before Post 258 performed a three-volley salute in honor of the fallen, closing out the ceremony.
Tony Payton and his son Isaiah Payton wait to walk in the parade.
Boy Scouts get ready to walk in the parade. From left: Front — Isaiah Payton, Oliver Koser, Lincoln Koser, Levi Jones and Heather Jones; back — Logan Coil.
One of the fire trucks in the parade.
Members of Menzie-Reece American Legion Post 258 stand in the parade.
Another fire truck in the parade.
Members from the community arrive at Brower Park for the ceremony.
Post 258 members stand in place before doing a three-volley salute.
Post 258 Commander Chad Collier, left, speaks.
Post 258 Chaplain Jerry Hartman prays.
Post 258 does a three-volley salute.
Members of the community watch the Memorial Day ceremony.