Garretson Legionnaires honor fallen heroes

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G. Moritz, Editor

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            Memorial Day Services at the Henry G. Fix Post. #23 of the American Legion were held this past Monday, May 27 at 7 p.m.

            Guest speaker this year was Aaron Van Beek, Board President and CEO of Midwest Honor Flight.

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