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Generations of veterans remember in Canton
Canton, NY, May 26, 2009 — Across the North Country, parades and ceremonies remembered the sacrifices of America's soldiers on Memorial Day. In Canton, veterans of World War 2, and the wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq and Afghanistan marched together down Main Street to the village green. David Sommerstein was there for today's Heard Up North. Go to full article
Commentary: Memorial Day
May 31, 2004 — For commentator Paul Willcott, this Memorial Day is sadder and more painful than most, as we think of those who have given their all in Iraq. Go to full article
Memorial Day Postcard: Fort Ticonderoga
May 28, 2002 — A small crowd gathered yesterday at Fort Ticonderoga to remember some of the first soldiers to die defending the country. A raid on the Fort in 1775 helped to launch the American Revolution. North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann sends this audio postcard.
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Fife and Drum Corps Music
May 28, 2002 — At Memorial Day ceremonies yesterday at Fort Ticonderoga, the fife and drum corps also honored the soldiers of France and Britain buried at the site. They performed Le Rondeau and God Save the King, under the direction of Drum Major Mike Edson. Go to full article
Commentary: Memorial Day
May 27, 2002 — Paul gives us something to remember: excerpts from Oliver Wendell Holmes great 1884 Memorial Day address: In Our Youth Our Hearts Were Touched With Fire. Go to full article
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