Annual parade and services mark Memorial Day observance
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Veterans stand at attention giving a salute during Memorial Day services Monday morning at the Red Hill veterans memorial.
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Guest speaker at this year's Memorial Day observance held at New Goshenhoppen church was Commander Ray Kochey, US Navy Reserves of Bechtelsville.
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Frances Koffel, American Legion Poppy Girl Kylie Brinckman and Jean Moser carry the wreath to the memorial stone of Memorial Day honoree Raymond C. Schmoyer.
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Members of the firing squad fire a volley at the New Goshenhoppen Church cemetery over the marker for WWII B-17 Gunner Staff Sergeant Raymond C. Schmoyer, who was lost at sea when his plane was shot down.
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US Navy veteran and Red Hill VFW member Ron Sparks rode his ATV, carrying flags of the military, in the parade.
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The Upper Perkiomen High School marching band, along with the Red Hill Band, provided music for the parade and services.
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Girl Scouts from across the valley joined together to march in the parade along with area Boy Scouts and youth groups.
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