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June 1, 2022
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HARSHAW – Union Grove Cemetery, at the Veterans Monument, was the site of the annual Veterans Ceremony, this year held Saturday, May 28.

All veterans and military were honored at the ceremony. The Einar H. Ingman Jr. motorcycle honor procession began at the American Legion Post 93 in Tomahawk and proceeded to the cemetery. Speakers included organizer Rick Smith and former Highground executive director John Wieler gave the keynote. Several veterans organizations participated, Tomahawk Area Veterans Honor Guard, Continental Marine Mike Handrick, VFW Post 2687, DAV Chapter 29, AMVETS Post 724, 8th Battery of WI Veterans Light Artillery, and other individuals.

Photos by Dave Melancon

A couple of the artillery reenactors.
Bikers arrived at the ceremony after a procession from Tomahawk to the cemetery.
Bag piper Joe Sommers
In front, Paige, Faith and Gabby Wanta lead the Pledge of Allegiance
“Trillum” performed several songs throughout the ceremony at Union Grove.
The 8th Battery of Wisconsin Veterans Light Rtillery, Major John Pelhams Battery ANV provided the cannon salute.
Continental Marine Mike Handrick
Mike Handrick as a Continental Marine
Pastor David J. Sutton with the invocation
The keynote speaker was John Wieler, former executive director of The Highground
Remembering Prisoners of War and Missing in Action are Retired Army lst Sgt. Dan Keck (left) and Retired Army Brig. Gen. Mark Michie
Jada Troutman gave one of the readings.
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