Memorial Day 2025
May 26, 2025
Images from the Memorial Day in Woodstock, Illinois May 26, 2025. Images by Independent Photographer Andrew Rousey
Images from the Memorial Day in Woodstock, Illinois May 26, 2025. Images by Independent Photographer Andrew Rousey
During the Memorial Day ceremony on the Woodstock Square, a vintage World War II trainer flew overhead, circling twice and spewing show smoke from its exhaust in a poignant display […]
For some, Memorial Day recollects the deep loss endured by those who have stood beside their brothers and sisters who were lost in combat as well as stateside. For others, […]
Staff Report news@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s Memorial Day program has been organized by VFW Post 5040 Auxiliary President Chris Gehrke. • Ceremony at the bandstand in the Park in the Square […]
Local Medal of Honor recipient’s uniform among Woodstock display
Woodstock’s annual Memorial Day observance will be back this year, with a ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. May 31 in the Park in the Square. The much-anticipated parade will follow. […]
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Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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