City of Brandon celebrates Memorial Day

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Marine Corps veteran Mel Rollins saluted as a bugler played "Taps" Monday morning. Veterans, families and friends gathered at Veterans Park & Gardens at Bill Dreggors Park. Event was organized and sponsored by American Legion Orange Baker Post 187. Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General William C. Feyk was keynote speaker.

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City of Brandon celebrates Memorial Day

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