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Post Commander Russ Foster speaks on the importance of honoring those lost while in service of our country at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Limestone County Courthouse Monday, May 26.  Jennifer Paul photo/Groesbeck Journal
Post Commander Russ Foster and members of the community salute the American Flag during the National Anthem and Plege of Allegiance on Monday, May 26 at the Memorical Day Ceremony at Limestone County Courthouse. 
Post Commander Russ Foster and members of the community bow their heads in prayer on Monday, May 26 at the Memorical Day Ceremony at Limestone County Courthouse. 
American Legion Post 288 members perform a 21-gun salute in honor of fallen soldiers at the Memorial Day observance ceremony on Monday, May 26.
American Legion Post 288 members perform a 21-gun salute in honor of fallen soldiers at the Memorial Day observance ceremony on Monday, May 26.

Memorial Day observance in Groesbeck honors fallen heroes and legacy of service

With solemn reverence and heartfelt tributes, American Legion Post 288 held its annual Memorial Day observance on Monday inside the historic Limestone County Courthouse. The event was originally planned for outside the courthouse but due to weather moved inside was led by Post Commander Russ Foster—who also serves as Vice Commander of the 6th District American Legion Department of Texas—the ceremony paid tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.

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