Memorial Day observances in Aurora

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Members of Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 march in their visit Memorial Day Monday at the Annunciation Cemetery in Aurora.
Al Benson/The Voice
A Civil War cannon belches flame and smoke Sunday at the West Aurora Cemetery during the 55th annual Memorial Day tribute to veterans. Firing three blank rounds was Glenview-based Mulligan’s Battery of Illinois Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Phillip H. Sheridan Camp No. 2. Guest speakers included Bobby Welch, senior vice commander, Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars; Shweta Baid, Aurora 10th Ward alderwoman; and Sherman Jenkins, alderman-at-large. Al Benson/The Voice

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