The American Legion Post 414 held its final Memorial Day ceremony Monday on the front lawn of the Park District of Forest Park at 7501 W. Harrison St. “For any veteran, [Memorial Day] is important because it honors people who lost their lives in combat,” Michael Thompson, facilities manager at the post told Forest Park Review. “It’s very simple.” Dozens of residents attended to remember the fallen who served in the country’s military.
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Michael Swan of Western Springs performs taps during the American Legion Post 414 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Forest Park Park District Monday May 27 , 2024. Erica Benson for Growing Community Media 
Forest Park residence including (left-right) Joanne and Cliff Leber, Sandy Byrnes, and Barbara Crawford attend the American Legion Post 414 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Forest Park Park District Monday May 27 , 2024. Erica Benson for Growing Community Media 
People including (left-right) Forest Park Police Officer Dan Miller, Esthela Gonzalez and Danny Miller attend the American Legion Post 414 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Forest Park Park District Monday May 27 , 2024. Erica Benson for Growing Community Media 
Michael Thompson of Forest Park honors one of his former soldiers while speaking at the American Legion Post 414 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Forest Park Park District Monday May 27 , 2024. Erica Benson for Growing Community Media 
American Legion Post 414 Lt. Colonel Dr. Neil Meccia hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Forest Park Park District Monday May 27 , 2024. Erica Benson for Growing Community Media