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May 29, 2012

Memorial Day 2012

Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard Charlie Company staged a mock firefight on Main Street in Bradford as part of the Memorial Day parade on Monday. - Era photo by Alan Hancock

Army Reserve members stand at attention around the pole of the big flag during Memorial Day ceremonies in Emporium on Monday. - Era photo by Amanda Jones

The Rev. Frank Eppley, a decorated Army veteran of the Vietnam War, standing left, spoke at the Memorial Day exercises in Smethport Monday, which were hosted by McKean County Post #2497, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Standing at right is Robert E. Cochran, also a Vietnam veteran, who served in the Navy aboard the USS Constellation. Seated is his father, Robert L. Cochran, who served in World War II with the U. S. Army Air Corps as a belly gunner aboard a B-24. While on his 29th of the required 30 missions, Cochran’s plane was shot down over Hamm, Germany. He was a German prisoner of war for eight months. - Era photo by Fran De Lancey

Port Allegany veterans, from left, Chuck Smith, Eugene Lewis, Mike Hadden and Dek Kanally place wreaths at two memorials located on the Town Square. Prior to the event on the square, a ceremony was held on the Brooklynside Bridge in remembrance of those lost at sea, as well as a short service held at Fairview Cemetery. Guest speaker for the service was the Rev. Randy Headley, a veteran and pastor of the Port Allegany United Methodist Church. Headley also conducted a dedication of the Veterans Memorial Building before a luncheon sponsored by the Auxiliary. Music was provided by the Port Allegany High School/Alumni Band under the direction of Brad Stewart. - Photo by Pam Fischer

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A collection of Memorial Day photos from various photographers within The Bradford Era’s coverage area.

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