By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews LEESBURG – The pandemic didn’t prevent Leesburg’s annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, but its impact was apparent. Leesburg was one of the few towns that did not cancel Memorial Day events in Kosciusko County as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, but organizers limited the parade to …read more.

Memorial Day celebrations were limited this year due to COVID-19 and current social distancing restrictions, but each of the local American Legion posts met at area cemeteries to remember those who have served their country. While there were no parades held this year in Milford, North Webster or Syracuse, the community still gathered at each of the area cemeteries to remember and honor those who have died Monday, May 25.

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The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in Kosciusko County, as well as a list of events that will not occur this year due to COVID-19 restrictions:

News Release WASHINGTON – On Thursday, US Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor honoring fallen Hoosier service members ahead of Memorial Day. “Just two weeks ago, we lost Sgt. Christopher Wesley Curry. Only 23-years-old, this Hoosier soldier from Terre Haute, Indiana, was stationed in Iraq,” said Senator Young. “To those who are …read more.

SYRACUSE — In true Syracuse fashion, friends and neighbors gathered along the parade path to joke and talk as they waited for the parade to begin. Some residents secured some of their favorite viewing spots way in advance while others streamed in, filling empty spots that had been left. A long line of police cars, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster residents were undeterred by the cloudy skies and set out to view the Memorial Day Parade, creating a large turnout. Observers immediately began following behind the tail-end of the parade to the North Webster Cemetery for the ceremony. American Legion Post 253 spoke about the true meaning of Memorial Day, …read more.

[weaver_youtube zrh3Av-muZo rel=0] WARSAW — The entertainment at the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival paused this afternoon, May 26, to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. A Memorial Day ceremony took place at Center Lake Park as part of the festival’s activities.  “Memorial Day is a national holiday, designated as a time …read more.