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Avenue of Flags dedication 1987

May 27, 2012
Fred Lynch
The Avenue of Flags was dedicated May 25, 1987 with Congressman Bill Emerson at Cape Girardeau County Park North.
  • The largest crowd ever assembled for Memorial Day services turned out Monday, May 25, 1987 at the Cape County Park as the Avenue of Flags was dedicated.
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  • The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays at the dedication of the Avenue of Flags.
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  • Calvin Vogelsang, left, recognizes Cape County Presiding Commissioner Gene Huckstep, right, and Commissioner Leonard Sander for their efforts in establishing the Avenue of Flags.
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  • Congressman Bill Emerson speaks at the dedication of the Avenue of Flags.
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  • Retired Army Col. Richard Rice speaks at the dedication of the Avenue of Flags on May 25, 1987 at Cape County Park. Congressman Bill Emerson is seated, left.
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  • Retired Army Col. Richard Rice speaks at the dedication of the Avenue of Flags on May 25, 1987 at Cape County Park.
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  • Congressman Bill Emerson and Glenneta Vogelsang, past national president of the VFW Auxiliary, carry a wreath to place at the veteran's memorial.
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  • Congressman Bill Emerson and Glenneta Vogelsang, past national president of the VFW Auxiliary, place a wreath at the veteran's memorial at the Cape County Park Monday, May 25, 1987.
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  • The Avenue of Flags was dedicated May 25, 1987 at Cape County Park.
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  • A 21-gun salute by members of the National Guard 1140th Engineer Battalion.
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  • Following a 21-gun salute by members of the National Guard 1140th Engineer Battalion, Bob Harper plays taps.
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