Homer resident Christie Hill, who has been a bugle player for the Memorial Day services for about 10 years, plays “Taps” at the Ninilchik Cemetery on Monday, May 30. -Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

Homer resident Christie Hill, who has been a bugle player for the Memorial Day services for about 10 years, plays “Taps” at the Ninilchik Cemetery on Monday, May 30. -Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

A day to remember

Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik American Legion and VFW members traveled to three ceremonies along the lower Kenai Peninsula to honor the memory of dead servicemen and women of all wars.

 

Eric Henley places the helmet on top of the rifle at the Anchor Point Cemetery Memorial Day service on Monday, May 30. The rifle and helmet symbolize the fallen soliders honored in the service.-Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

Eric Henley places the helmet on top of the rifle at the Anchor Point Cemetery Memorial Day service on Monday, May 30. The rifle and helmet symbolize the fallen soliders honored in the service.-Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

American Legion member Craig Forrest pays respect to veterans buried in Homer’s Hickerson Cemetery after the May 30 Memorial Day service.-Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

American Legion member Craig Forrest pays respect to veterans buried in Homer’s Hickerson Cemetery after the May 30 Memorial Day service.-Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

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