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Avon Comes Out for Memorial Day Parade

Veterans, public servants and everyday folks come together

Posted Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:44 pm ET|Updated Tue, May 31, 2011 at 8:48 pm ET

Veterans young and old were on hand for Monday's .

Hundreds of people lined the street to honor those who have died in service.

Marchers included Avon's , the Irish Heritage pipe band, local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, and the Marching Band.

Memorial ceremonies followed at Avon Center cemetery, Resthaven Memory Garden and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception.

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