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ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In one rural community in the Back Mountain, Memorial Day is about more than just remembrance, it's also a major fundraiser that keeps first responders running.
Sweet Valley may be a small community, but the support here runs deep.
From fire trucks to flags, this Memorial Day parade in Sweet Valley is more than a tradition: It's a chance for people to remember the fallen while raising funds for their fire department.
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The service and sacrifice, honor and memory of our military veterans are spread all throughout north eastern Pennsylvania. This Memorial Day, a local historian provides a closer look at the notable soldiers buried in many of our area's cemeteries.
Many local military veterans being remembered this Memorial Day have served in some of the earliest wars and for some of the highest people.
A Luzerne County presidential historian is providing insight into their significance here in NEPA.
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A series of commemorations stepped off across NEPA Monday morning. One of them was Taylor Borough's Annual Memorial Day Parade. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack spoke with members of the community there.
Dozens came out for a beautiful day in Taylor Borough. The parade is a tradition many say they look forward to every year.
It was a big turnout in Taylor Borough for the Annual Memorial Day Parade.
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A different kind of Memorial Day tradition raced through Luzerne County.
The 44th Annual Old Fort five-mile run and three-mile walk hosted by the Forty Fort Lions took place.
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Over 200 participants in 13 age groups hit the road around the valley.
Joseph Cardillo of Dunmore took home gold with an impressive time of just over 26 minutes.
April Fronzoni Bertin was the first woman to cross the finish line.
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News meteorologist and veteran Valerie Smock emceed the Dallas Annual Memorial Day Parade in Luzerne County.
Several nonprofit groups and state representatives attended Monday's event and walked the parade route.
While emceeing, Valerie spoke about her time in the service and what Memorial Day means to her.
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TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Monroe County, veterans and their families gathered at the war memorial in Tannersville. They paused to remember the sacrifices made. American Legion Post 903 and its auxiliary hosted the annual event.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held, and several veterans spoke on their time in the service while remembering their fallen brothers and sisters.
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DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers are taking place across NEPA.
One of Memorial Day's longest-standing traditions began Monday morning in Dunmore.
The GAR War Memorial Association held a dedication day reenactment and ceremony at Dunmore Cemetery.
Dozens dressed in historic war era garb, and there was even an accordion player.
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