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The Sylvania memorial Day parade in Sylvania. Grand Marshall LaMont Gee, a decorated veteran of World War II, speaks after the parade at the memorial service at Veterans Memorial Field.

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Katelin Fighter, 4; Ava Stoll, 6; Ava Fighter, Katelin's sister, all three from Sylvania; and Catherine Rhegness, 6, of Ottawa Hills, along the parade route.

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Brooklyn Reinbolt, 3, of Sylvania, waves a flag in time with the music of the Sylvania Southview Marching Band as it passes her.

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Franchesca Larzelere, 5, of Sylvania, along the route on Erie Street.

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Nora O'Shea, 3, of Sylvania, along the route.

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Boy Scouts in the parade.

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Morgan Rondinelli, a junior at Sylvania Northview and a member of the school's marching band, playing taps while doves are released at the memorial service at Veterans' Memorial Field.

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LaMont Edward Gee, Grand Marshall of the parade, recipient of the Silver Star and a Purple Heart, along with other honors, giving his address.

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