Images: Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in the suburbs

 
Rick West
 
 
Updated 5/29/2023 7:02 PM

Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in the suburbs from Monday, May 29, 2023.

Attendees honor the playing of taps during the first stop of Naperville's Memorial Day observances at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial Monday.
  Attendees honor the playing of taps during the first stop of Naperville's Memorial Day observances at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial Monday.
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Renae Rinne of Elgin listens as the roll call of the deceased of local veteran organizations is read during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
  Renae Rinne of Elgin listens as the roll call of the deceased of local veteran organizations is read during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
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Parade Marshal Rob Holt salutes during the singing of the national anthem during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
  Parade Marshal Rob Holt salutes during the singing of the national anthem during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
St. Charles Memorial Day Parade Color Guard heads up the procession down Main Street on Monday, May 29, 2023.
St. Charles Memorial Day Parade Color Guard heads up the procession down Main Street on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Chicagoland North Corvette Club Members Marie Eckert, left, of Arlington Heights, her husband, Greg, right, and Jim Kleinschmidt of Prospect Heights decorate a Corvette with U.S. flags prior to the start of the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
  Chicagoland North Corvette Club Members Marie Eckert, left, of Arlington Heights, her husband, Greg, right, and Jim Kleinschmidt of Prospect Heights decorate a Corvette with U.S. flags prior to the start of the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
An oversized American flag is carried on Chestnut Avenue during the parade portion of the village of Arlington Heights' 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
An oversized American flag is carried on Chestnut Avenue during the parade portion of the village of Arlington Heights' 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
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John Przekwas bows his head during a prayer at Naperville's Memorial Day observance at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial Monday. Przekwas served in the Navy from 1983-85.
  John Przekwas bows his head during a prayer at Naperville's Memorial Day observance at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial Monday. Przekwas served in the Navy from 1983-85.
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A combined VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43 fire a volley during a rifle salute at Naperville's Memorial Day observance at Veterans Park Monday.
  A combined VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43 fire a volley during a rifle salute at Naperville's Memorial Day observance at Veterans Park Monday.
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Ingrid Kanady salutes during Naperville's Memorial Day observance at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery Monday. Kanady served in the Air National Guard from 1997-2017.
  Ingrid Kanady salutes during Naperville's Memorial Day observance at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery Monday. Kanady served in the Air National Guard from 1997-2017.
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Naperville's Memorial Day observance stopped at five locations including Veterans Park Monday.
  Naperville's Memorial Day observance stopped at five locations including Veterans Park Monday.
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American Legion Post 43 bugler Rich Yndestad plays taps during Naperville's Memorial Day observance at Naperville Cemetery Monday.
  American Legion Post 43 bugler Rich Yndestad plays taps during Naperville's Memorial Day observance at Naperville Cemetery Monday.
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Willa Peabody, 9, with help from her dad U.S. Army Major Chad Peabody, becomes the fifth generation of her family to lay a wreath in memory of those lost during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
  Willa Peabody, 9, with help from her dad U.S. Army Major Chad Peabody, becomes the fifth generation of her family to lay a wreath in memory of those lost during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
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Craig Essick of American Legion Post 57 in Elgin salutes during the playing of taps during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
  Craig Essick of American Legion Post 57 in Elgin salutes during the playing of taps during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
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Keynote speaker Stanley "Curly" Thompson of Rockford talks about discrimination in the military during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
  Keynote speaker Stanley "Curly" Thompson of Rockford talks about discrimination in the military during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
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American Legion Post 57 Commander Mark Smith listens to a speaker during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
  American Legion Post 57 Commander Mark Smith listens to a speaker during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
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Mayor David Kaptain delivers the welcome message during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
  Mayor David Kaptain delivers the welcome message during Elgin's Memorial Day observance Monday.
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Tom Kittler, commander of American Legion Post 791, speaks during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
  Tom Kittler, commander of American Legion Post 791, speaks during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
James Karrol, left, rings a bell each time Chaplain Thomas Mahoney reads the name of a member of American Legion Post 791 who has died during the past year during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
  James Karrol, left, rings a bell each time Chaplain Thomas Mahoney reads the name of a member of American Legion Post 791 who has died during the past year during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Mike Lockett of Glenview, a member of American Legion Post 791, salutes during the singing of the national anthem the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
  Mike Lockett of Glenview, a member of American Legion Post 791, salutes during the singing of the national anthem the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Christine Peters, a member of the Glenbrook North High School Marching Band, sings the Star Spangled Banner during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
  Christine Peters, a member of the Glenbrook North High School Marching Band, sings the Star Spangled Banner during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Audience members listen to a speech during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
  Audience members listen to a speech during the Northbrook Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Color guard members Frank Olderr, left, and Kirk Reasoner carry the U.S. flag and the American Legion Post 166 flag, respectively, during the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
  Color guard members Frank Olderr, left, and Kirk Reasoner carry the U.S. flag and the American Legion Post 166 flag, respectively, during the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
P.J. Egebrecht of Glenview claps during passage of the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
  P.J. Egebrecht of Glenview claps during passage of the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Members of the Glenbrook South High School Marching Band play during the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
  Members of the Glenbrook South High School Marching Band play during the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Bonnie Gerth sings the Star Spangled Banner during the Glenview Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
  Bonnie Gerth sings the Star Spangled Banner during the Glenview Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
American Legion Post 166 Rifle Squad members march during the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
  American Legion Post 166 Rifle Squad members march during the Glenview Memorial Day parade Monday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
St. Charles Memorial Day ceremony keynote speaker Peter Orum, Danish military veteran, speaks of his gratitude to the U.S. and British armed forces who freed his native Denmark from the Nazis, allowing him to grow up free.
St. Charles Memorial Day ceremony keynote speaker Peter Orum, Danish military veteran, speaks of his gratitude to the U.S. and British armed forces who freed his native Denmark from the Nazis, allowing him to grow up free.
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Holly Stone performs with the St. Charles North Marching Band during the St. Charles Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Holly Stone performs with the St. Charles North Marching Band during the St. Charles Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts carry a huge American Flag in the St. Charles Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts carry a huge American Flag in the St. Charles Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Martin Benson, 4 sits on his dad Charlie's shoulders to get a better view during the annual St. Charles Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Martin Benson, 4 sits on his dad Charlie's shoulders to get a better view during the annual St. Charles Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Maggie Schumacher, 9 of St. Charles waves an American Flag during Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Maggie Schumacher, 9 of St. Charles waves an American Flag during Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Members of the Honor Guard stand at attention during the St. Charles Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Members of the Honor Guard stand at attention during the St. Charles Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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World War 2 veterans participate in the St. Charles Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023.
World War 2 veterans participate in the St. Charles Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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The VFW Post 981 rifle squad participates in Arlington Heights' 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
The VFW Post 981 rifle squad participates in Arlington Heights' 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
"We're free because of the brave and the brave are the ones who have given up their life," said Fran Volpe of Des Plaines who is holding handmade poster signage on Euclid Avenue at the village of Arlington Heights' 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
"We're free because of the brave and the brave are the ones who have given up their life," said Fran Volpe of Des Plaines who is holding handmade poster signage on Euclid Avenue at the village of Arlington Heights' 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Arlington Heights held its 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
Arlington Heights held its 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
Nadine Lussman, who traveled from Switzerland and is a Gold Star relative of John Sieburg, 8th Illinois Cavalry Regiment, speaks at Memorial Park during the Village of Arlington Heights' 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023. 
Nadine Lussman, who traveled from Switzerland and is a Gold Star relative of John Sieburg, 8th Illinois Cavalry Regiment, speaks at Memorial Park during the Village of Arlington Heights' 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023. 
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Arlington Heights held its 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
Arlington Heights held its 104th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 29, 2023.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
From left, Nancy Hoffman and identical twin sister, Linda Hoffman, both of Arlington Heights watch the Arlington Heights 104th annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 29, 2023.
From left, Nancy Hoffman and identical twin sister, Linda Hoffman, both of Arlington Heights watch the Arlington Heights 104th annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 29, 2023.
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald
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