Bozeman Memorial Day parade honors lives lost with large crowds
- On Monday at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, Montana, the American Legion conducted a Memorial Day event to honor soldiers who have died in service from the Civil War era through today.
- The annual event honored the memory of fallen service members and included a meaningful tribute to families who have endured the loss of a loved one in military duty, highlighting themes of remembrance and national pride.
- This year’s ceremony included multiple speakers, a flyover, a 21-gun salute, a Legionnaire’s original song about the Vietnam War, and featured the national anthem sung by Opera Montana’s Veterans Chorus.
- Korean War veteran Gilbert Moore was honored with a Gold Star Family coin in 2025, recognizing the sacrifice of his brother who was killed in action during the 1943 North African campaign after being shot down. Additionally, Gold Star family member Nicole Kardoes spoke about her personal healing process following the loss of her husband to burn pit-related lymphoma in 2022.
- The ceremony reinforced community respect for military sacrifices and highlighted ongoing connections between fallen heroes and their families during Memorial Day observances.
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Bozeman Memorial Day parade honors lives lost with large crowds
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Bozeman is gearing up for a record-breaking Memorial Day celebration with a parade and ceremony drawing a large crowd.
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