In celebration of Memorial Day, the American Legion’s Post 20 hosted two ceremonies Monday in partnership with the City of Kenai.
The two ceremonies were largely similar, featuring a procession of the color guard, a firing salute and a series of speeches and prayers by American Legion Post 20 members and other guests.
The first ceremony, held at the Kenai Cemetery, was a more modest affair, as a few dozen gathered between the graves to honor the fallen. The second, at Leif Hansen Memorial Park, was more of a production, with tents and chairs set up, and a series of appearances by government officials and their representatives.
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