GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Communities throughout West Michigan honored United States military members who died while serving with Memorial Day events.
There were parades, festivals, fly overs and ceremonies across the area.
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In Walker, firetrucks, marching bands and other community members participated in a parade.
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In Grand Rapids, the United Veterans Council of Kent County held a parade downtown, followed be a ceremony.
“The sacrifice that they made, what it provided us in freedom and a life that not many countries get to have — that was paid in blood. And we appreciate it and we just want to honor that,” American Legion Riders Chapter Two Director Scott Christie said.
