The North Webster American Legion Honor Guard marched in the parade Monday, May 26, in North Webster. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart

By Phoebe Muthart
InkFreeNews

NORTH WEBSTER — The nice, sunny weather on Memorial Day, May 26, likely helped bring some people off the lake and on to the streets of North Webster for the annual holiday parade and ceremony at North Webster Cemetery.

The parade was headed by members of the North Webster American Legion, that led holding the colors. The Legion was followed by first responder vehicles from the North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory and EMS. Also marching were members of North Webster Boy Scout Troop 726 and Cub Scouts Pack 3726, as well as the Wawasee Middle School Marching Band.

Following the brief parade, many people gathered at North Webster Cemetery for a presentation by the American Legion. Legion Commander Cat Bowers led the gathering in the Pledge of Allegiance before the WMS played its rendition of the national anthem. After a prayer by the Legion’s chaplain, a wreath was presented and laid by Sergeant at Arms Terry Snyder. There was no guest speaker this year.

To conclude the ceremony members of the American Legion Guard performed a 21-gun salute prior to the playing of taps.

Bowers dismissed the crowd, inviting everyone to the North Webster Community Center for a picnic lunch, which included hot dogs, chips, baked beans, cake and lemonade.

Members of North Webster Scout Troop 726 and Cub Scouts Pack 3726 marched in Monday’s patriotic parade.

Sergeant at Arms Terry Snyder laid a wreath at the cemetery in memory of those from North Webster who died in service to their country.

The Wawasee Middle School marching band performed in today’s North Webster Memorial Day parade. The band also performed the National Anthem at the cemetery following the parade.

Members of the Legion’s honor guard took part in a short service at the cemetery Monday in North Webster.

First responder vehicles, including trucks from the Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory and EMS were part of the North Webster Memorial Day parade.

Don Mort, left, and Legion Commander Cat Bowers pray before the service at the cemetery.

This patriotic family watched the parade in North Webster on Memorial Day.