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Photo Gallery: Joliet's First-Ever Memorial Day Commemoration Held New Downtown City Square

Joliet's American Legion Band put on a dazzling performance for Wednesday's event organized by the city of Joliet across from the Rialto.

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Joliet's American Band played several patriotic songs during Wednesday's Memorial Day Commemoration hosted by the city of Joliet at the new City Square plaza.
Joliet's American Band played several patriotic songs during Wednesday's Memorial Day Commemoration hosted by the city of Joliet at the new City Square plaza. (Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor )

JOLIET, IL —Joliet's new Downtown City Square was the setting for the city of Joliet's first-ever Memorial Day Commemoration to honor America's military veterans from all branches of armed forces. Joliet Patch was on hand for the event and produced multiple Facebook Live videos. The Joliet American Legion Band performed approximately 10 different songs throughout the event. Joliet City Manager Beth Beatty was one of the event's speakers.

The parents of Joliet U.S. Army soldier Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez, who died last year during a training exercise in Lithuania, were also in attendance and recognized by the event organizers.

Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor
Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor
Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor
Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor
Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor
Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor

Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor
Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor
Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor
Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor

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