AE/MS Band Marches in Memorial Day Parade

Invited each year to the Wilmot festivities

Several members of the AE/MS Advanced Band performed for the Wilmot Memorial Day Service. Marching up from the service at the Soldier's Monument are: Aura Howe, Betsy Abrahamson, Jack Newton, Collin O'Donnell, Myles Powers, and VFW member Ray Heath.  George West, Commander of American Legion Post 40, explains, "We are a small group of veterans just trying to keep the true meaning of Memorial Day alive, especially for the youth to observe and remember the sacrifices made for our free country that we all enjoy today." The AE/MS Advanced Band is honored to be invited to participate every year. Photo: Jane Slayton
Several members of the AE/MS Advanced Band performed for the Wilmot Memorial Day Service. Marching up from the service at the Soldier’s Monument are: Aura Howe, Betsy Abrahamson, Jack Newton, Collin O’Donnell, Myles Powers, and VFW member Ray Heath.
George West, Commander of American Legion Post 40, explains, “We are a small group of veterans just trying to keep the true meaning of Memorial Day alive, especially for the youth to observe and remember the sacrifices made for our free country that we all enjoy today.” The AE/MS Advanced Band is honored to be invited to participate every year. Photo and caption: Jane Slayton