Neighbors in Covington are spending a full day honoring the military members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The day began at 7 a.m. with a series of Honor Guard salutes at local military memorial sites. The parade is scheduled for the afternoon.
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COVINGTON, Ky. Nine hours of activity on Monday honored fallen veterans as part of Covington’s annual Memorial Day services.
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Covington was host to a number of Memorial Day services on Monday
Veterans and civilians joined in honoring heroes from Northern Kentucky who served their country
Younger veterans exchanged stories with older ones and remembered those who didn’t make it back home
One veteran says he doesn t take for granted the ability to gather and remember fallen heroes
The tone was less celebration and more sobering reflection.
The day kicked off at 7 a.m. with a series of Honor Guard salutes at local military memorial sites, continued with a parade, and ended with the City’s 100th Memorial Day Service at Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum.