In northwest suburban Chicago, a 105-year tradition on Memorial Day

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In north suburban Chicago, a 105-year tradition on Memorial Day

Ceremonies and parades marking Memorial Day took place across the area as many paid tribute to the men and women who have served our country.For 105 years, Arlington Heights has honored its 59 fallen military heroes, spanning battles as old as the Civil War and as recent as the war in Afghanistan.The village's tradition of reading the names of those lost is a subtle yet powerful gesture that keeps their memory alive.

'Yeah, he made the ultimate sacrifice, and I just want to make sure that he's honored for that sacrifice,' Strong said. It was a promise she made Christmas day 1972 when Strong, then 12 years old, got a metal bracelet in her stocking. It was one of those MIA-POW bracelets, a popular fad in the 1970s. Each bracelet bore the name of a soldier who was either still a prisoner in Vietnam or missing in action. The idea was to wear the bracelet until your veteran came home.

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