Spirit of ‘45 ceremony held at Northwoods National Cemetery

The Northwoods Honor Guard performs a rifle salute during a ceremony Aug. 14, 2025 in recognition of the end of World War II.

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Northwoods National Cemetery Manager Byron Gleisner bows his head while Pastor David Sutton speaks during a Spirit of '45 ceremony at Northwoods National Ceremony Aug. 14, 2025.

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Ginny Buzzell plays "Taps" during a Spirit of '45 ceremony Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw.

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Robert Dionne, commander of the Northwoods Honor Guard salutes after placing a wreath as part of a Spirit of '45 ceremony Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw.

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Posted Monday, August 18, 2025 3:49 pm

Eighty years ago, on August 14, 1945, President Harry Truman announced Japan’s unconditional surrender to Allied Forces. Members of the community and Veterans’ Service Organizations honored World War II Veterans Thursday (Aug. 14, 2025), during a wreath laying ceremony held at the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw. Spirit of ’45 event participants.

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Spirit of ‘45 ceremony held at Northwoods National Cemetery

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