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Big Crowd Turns Out for Dedication of Veteran's Memorial Park in Shorewood
Despite chilly, damp weather many local residents turned out for the dedication of Shorewood's new park and to observe a Memorial Day celebration at Shorewood's Towne Center.
On Monday night, a large group of local residents turned out for the official dedication of Veteran's Memorial Park at Shorewood's Towne Center.
The ceremony was the highlight of the Village's first Memorial Day celebration.
Mayor Rick Chapman welcomed visitors to the park and saluted all the veteran's in attendance. Michael Wierman read the Gettsburg Address, and the Rev. G.A. Klima delivered his own address, "This is Holy Ground." The night also included a performance by the Joliet Bicentennial Orchestra.
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To conclude, the park's fountain was turned on and there was a fireworks display. Patch was on hand to capture some of the highlights. And you can watch for yourself on the first of four Patch video clips.
MORE COVERAGE: Come back to Shorewood-IL.Patch.com to watch more video highlights from the dedication ceremony throughout the rest of this week.
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