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Parade, ceremony to honor fallen heroes

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Wed, 05/22/2024 - 3:35pm

Plans are set for Tecumseh’s recognition of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, including a parade, a flyover, and a ceremony at Brookside Cemetery to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Memorial Day parade, ceremony set to honor veterans on Monday

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 12:01pm

Gary Naugle has been organizing Memorial Day parades in Tecumseh for 24 years, and this year is no exception. The Tecumseh resident is the official parade marshal and dedicates his time each year to making sure that veterans in the area are honored and recognized.

A unique graduation for THS achieves high marks

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 2:37pm

In spite of a delay of several weeks, Tecumseh High School’s graduation of the class of 2020 on Sunday, July 19 was a spectacular and creative event that honored the school’s seniors while practicing safe social distancing.

Memorial Day parade, ceremony to honor veterans on Monday

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 10:43am

Tecumseh’s tradition of honoring veterans on Memorial Day will include a flyover by eight to 10 aircraft during the ceremony at Brookside Cemetery, 501 N. Union St., Monday, May 27, which will follow the annual Memorial Day parade to begin at 10 a.m.

Memorial Day: A time to honor veterans

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 12:45pm

Memorial Day, first known as Decoration Day, originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

Parade, ceremony to honor veterans

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 10:08am

Tecumseh’s Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 29 beginning at 10 a.m. at city hall, 309 E. Chicago Blvd., traveling through downtown on Chicago Boulevard and followed by a special ceremony at Brookside Cemetery, 501 N. Union St.

Event to remember 31 Civil War vets on state’s oldest monument

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 12:10pm

Hiram J. Larrue was killed by bushwackers near Grove Church, Va. John Barnam and George Mason died aboard the steamer Sultana when it exploded near Memphis, Tenn. William Penticost perished at the infamous Andersonville Prison in Georgia under deplorable conditions.

Memorial Day Ceremony at Brookside Cemetery honors Maves, Tressler for military service

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:14pm

Editor’s note: Two local military heros were honored on Monday: Donald F. Maves was recognized posthumously for his service with his widow, Phyllis Maves receiving an Honor Flag; and tribute and Honor Flag was presented to Jay Tressler for his dedicated service.

Memorial Day parade, ceremony to honor veterans

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 1:42pm

Tecumseh will honor veterans who have served the United States, and remember those who have sacrificed their lives defending freedom on Memorial Day, which takes place on Monday, May 30. At 9:40 a.m.

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