May 27, 2012

Avenue of Flags dedication 1987

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.

A 21-gun salute by members of the National Guard 1140th Engineer Battalion.

Following a 21-gun salute by members of the National Guard 1140th Engineer Battalion, Bob Harper plays taps.

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays at the dedication of the Avenue of Flags.

Calvin Vogelsang, left, recognizes Cape County Presiding Commissioner Gene Huckstep, right, and Commissioner Leonard Sander for their efforts in establishing the Avenue of Flags.

Congressman Bill Emerson speaks at the dedication of the Avenue of Flags.

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.

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 and Glenneta Vogelsang, past national president of the VFW Auxiliary, carry a wreath to place at the veteran's memorial.

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.

The Avenue of Flags was dedicated May 25, 1987 at Cape County Park.

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The Avenue of Flags was dedicated May 25, 1987 with Congressman Bill Emerson at Cape Girardeau County Park North.

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