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98th annual Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony held at Boone County Courthouse

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The 98th annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony was held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Boone County Courthouse Plaza, honoring veterans who have died in the line of duty.

The General Omar N. Bradley Mid-Missouri chapter of the Military Officers Association of America sponsored the 40-minute ceremony. There were several veteran organizations in attendance and music by the Columbia Community Band, Boone County Fire Protection District pipes and drums and a military firearms salute by the American Legion's Post 202 Honor Guard.

There was also an additional wreath laying for Gold Star Families following a parade to honor Boone County heroes who served following the Sep. 11, 2001, attacks in New York City. That ceremony will feature a flag ceremony and a 21-gun salute.

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