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The traditional Memorial Day ceremony took place in Memorial (Circle) Park on Spring Street in Friday Harbor at 10 am Monday, May 29. Read about the history of the 102-year-old granite monument here. Sharon Kivisto photos
Ed Wilson, third from right, sang the National Anthem.
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