Tony Natale, 14, an eighth-grader at Miner School in Arlington Heights, salutes passing veterans at the Rolling Meadows Memorial Day parade Saturday with his mother, Liz, looking on. "He loves parades so I try to go to all of them," she said.
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Dozens of people lined up along Kirchoff Road in downtown Rolling Meadows Saturday for the annual Memorial Day parade.
Tony Natale, 14, an eighth-grader at Miner School in Arlington Heights, enthusiastically waved a flag, saluted veterans and cheered on parade participants.
"He loves parades so I try to go to all of them," said his mother, Liz Natale of Arlington Heights.
A recognition ceremony for veterans followed at the town's Veterans' Memorial monument and carillon with a reading of the names of 45 Rolling Meadows veterans who died in 2016.
State Sen. Tom Rooney, himself a Marine Corps veteran, was among the speakers at the ceremony, which included local and state officials.
Rooney said too many veterans have given their lives in the global war on terror and recognized their contribution.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said today "we are not Democrats. We are not Republicans. We are not Cubs fans or Sox fans. We are Americans and we've come to cherish the memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice."
Rolling Meadows High School band members twirl flags during the town's Memorial Day parade Saturday.
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The Rolling Meadows High School band marches during the town's Memorial Day parade Saturday.
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Rolling Meadows High School band members perform during the town's Memorial Day parade Saturday.
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Veterans salute during the national anthem at Rolling Meadows' Memorial Day parade Saturday.
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Democratic U.S. Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi speaks during Rolling Meadows' Memorial Day parade Saturday.
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Presenting of the colors during Rolling Meadows' Memorial Day parade Saturday.
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