Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Wind-whipped Memorial Day doesn't stop locals from remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
Members of American Legion Post #288 fire the 21-gun salute during Monday's Memorial Day service in Hartley.
Aaron Van Beek, volunteer president and director of Midwest Honor Flight, gives the keynote address at the Hartley Community Center.
American Legion members stand at attention during Monday's service.
American Legion Post #288 members listen to Monday's Memorial Day service at the Hartley Community Center.
Legion Auxiliary member Maureen Vogt places a poppy wreath on stage in memory of America's veterans.
Members of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School band played patriotic selections during the service, which was moved inside due to inclement weather.
A wet and windy Memorial Day didn't halt services in Hartley – it just necessitated a change of plans.
American Legion Post #288 moved Monday's program inside to the Hartley Community Center due to less-than-ideal conditions outside. There, Aaron Van Beek, volunteer president and director of Midwest Honor Flight, gave the keynote address urging attendees to remember the supreme sacrifice give by America's bravest so we can be free today.
Six new flags were dedicated to the Avenue of Flags during the service: Lee Currier, Alvin Petersen, Harold Hoftyzer, Glenn Stoterau, Larry Wills and Wayne Westphalen.
