Peoria Honors Fallen Servicemen with Memorial Day Gathering

Peoria honors fallen servicemen with Memorial Day gathering

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Many people gathered to commemorate Memorial Day, a time of remembrance for all deceased servicemen and servicewomen. The sound of bagpipes and grand music filled the air at the Gateway Building on Peoria's Riverfront, all to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. "Memorial Day is a day when we honor those people who have given the last full measure of devotion," said John Kelly, an at-large council member Different …

Lake Como honors fallen heroes with Memorial Day gathering

LAKE COMO — The borough mayor and council held a Memorial Day gathering on Monday morning to honor the community’s veterans, as well as its police, firefighters and first responders. Residents gathered at Denman-Fisher-Perkins Memorial Park, located at Lake Como on the intersection of North Boulevard and Fernwood Road, to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. Mayor Kevin Higgins began the ceremony at 10 a.m., welco…