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Pembroke Legion commemorates Memorial Day
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Ernie Mitchell, Colton Gunter and the Bryan County High School JROTC color guard.

Approximately 100 people attended the Pembroke American Legion Post 164 Memorial Day observance Monday morning.

Presently, 188 crosses and flags are erected for local deceased veterans. Five were killed in action, according to the post. Their crosses have a gold star.

Seven new crosses were presented.

The families were escorted by members of the BCHS JROTC, and 4-H youth.

Guest speaker was Nani Miller, Commander of Pembroke American Legion Post 164.

Photos by Amy Barnes.

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American Legion Post 164 Commander Nani Miller
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Pauline Willoughby sang the National Anthem. Ernie Mitchell and Colton Gunter in back ground.
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Enrico Soriano played TAPS next to Ernie Mitchell
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