November 24, 2024
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Memorial Day observed in Dixon

By Alex T. Paschal
Dave Devine tosses flowers into the Rock River Monday, May 27, 2024 in Dixon to pay tribute to those who lost their lives at sea. Devine, a Dixon native, spent over 20 years in the Navy.

Dave Devine tosses flowers into the Rock River on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Dixon to pay tribute to those who lost their lives at sea. Devine, a Dixon native, spent over 20 years in the Navy. (Alex T. Paschal)

Monday’s recognition of Memorial Day in Dixon started with a ceremony on the riverfront before parading to Oakwood Cemetery.

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As mom Elise Hume salutes, Andy Mae covers her ears as fire and police vehicles, with their sirens blaring, pass through downtown Dixon on Monday, May 27, 2024. After a ceremony at the riverfront, a group paraded to Oakwood Cemetery for further Memorial Day recognitions.

As mom Elise Hume salutes, Andy Mae covers her ears as fire and police vehicles, with their sirens blaring, pass through downtown Dixon on Monday, May 27, 2024. After a ceremony at the riverfront, a group paraded to Oakwood Cemetery for further Memorial Day recognitions. (Alex T. Paschal)

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Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media