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Perrysburg's parade: Memorial Day honored

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The Zenobia Lancers ride in the Memorial Day parade.

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Jamie Weidner, from left, daughter Johni Weidner, 9, husband Jamie Weidner, Nicholas Pett, 11, with parents Amy Pett, and father David Pett, stand for the raising of the flag.

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Drew Tompkins of Morenci, Michigan, left, and Robert May of Perrysburg, place a wreath. The men are Civil War re-enactors.

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U.S. Army veteran John Parrish of Perrysburg, waves to spectators. Parrish, who served in Korea, is a member of American Legion Post 28 and commander of VFW Post 6170.

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Marine Cpl. Bob Romaker, 87, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem. Corporal Romaker, 88, served at Iwo Jima during World War II.

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Julianne Schramm, 9, left, tries to block the parade sounds as Marissa Engel, 9, center, and Ashley Miller, 9.

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The Perrysburg High School Marching Band performs.

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Grace Herron 9, of Perrysburg, is adorned with flags as she rides her bike.

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Patricia Gaffney, with son Alexander Gaffney, 4, of Perrysburg, bows her head in prayer.

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Melanie Teachout of Sylvania, left, and her sister, April Rector of Perrysburg, wave to participants.

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The Perrysburg High School band performs.

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Marine Cpl. Bob Romaker, left, and retired Gunnery Sgt. Juan Artiaga, prepare to raise the flag. Corporal Romaker, 88, served at Iwo Jima during World War II.

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Aaron Polaff, 13, center, plays his trombone with the Perrysburg Junior High School band.

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]Miranda Van Hoozen, 18, of Perrysburg, leads the Perrysburg Twirling Sophisticats down Louisiana Avenue.

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Richi St. Jean, 14, from left, David Fox, 13, (behind Richi) and Matt Fox, 17, wave flags as they ride on The Rotary Club of Perrysburg float.

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Zach Johnson of Perrysburg rides with a 1904 Russell steam engine. He is with the Five Point Steam Threshers.

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U.S. Army veteran John Parrish of Perrysburg, waves to spectators. Parrish, who served in Korea, is a member of American Legion Post 28 and commander of VFW Post 6170.

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Bob Peeler, from left, Art Sobczak, Jack Shaffer, Bill King, Frank Brahier, and Eugene Mishka, members of American Legion Post 28 in Perrysburg, fire a rifle salute.

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