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Photos: Lansing celebrates Memorial Day at Mount Hope and Evergreen cemeteries

Lansing State Journal
Three-year-old Emily Russo, stands by her firefighter dad Frank, as he plays Taps at a Memorial Day service in Mount Hope Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Three-year-old Emily Russo, stands by her firefighter dad Frank, as he plays Taps at a Memorial Day service in Mount Hope Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Members of The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War perform a three volley salute in Mount Hope Cemetery where Civil War soldiers are buried as part of the Memorial Day services Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Members of The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War perform a three volley salute in Mount Hope Cemetery where Civil War soldiers are buried as part of the Memorial Day services Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
A bell is rung for the Lansing firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty at a Memorial Day service at Mount Hope Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
A bell is rung for the Lansing firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty at a Memorial Day service at Mount Hope Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, addresses the crowd at the Mermorial Day service at Evergreen Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, addresses the crowd at the Mermorial Day service at Evergreen Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
The Lansing Police Department Color Guard starts the ceremonies at Little Arlington in Evergreen Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day Saturday, May 17, 2023.
The Lansing Police Department Color Guard starts the ceremonies at Little Arlington in Evergreen Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Members of a Civil War unit place flags in the Little Arlington section of Evergreen Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Members of a Civil War unit place flags in the Little Arlington section of Evergreen Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Donald Jordan from Bugles Across America, performs Taps at the Civil War Ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery in commemoration of Memorial Day Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Donald Jordan from Bugles Across America, performs Taps at the Civil War Ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery in commemoration of Memorial Day Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Members of The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War attend Memorial Day services at Mount Hope Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Members of The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War attend Memorial Day services at Mount Hope Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Les Bentley, Vietnam War veteran salutes as the flags are retired at Little Arlington at Evergreen Cemetery during the closing of the Memorial Day services Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Les Bentley, Vietnam War veteran salutes as the flags are retired at Little Arlington at Evergreen Cemetery during the closing of the Memorial Day services Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Vietnam War veteran and author Michael Mahoney, gives a memorable keynote address at the Little Arlington section at Evergreen Cemetery as part of a Memorial Day Service Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Vietnam War veteran and author Michael Mahoney, gives a memorable keynote address at the Little Arlington section at Evergreen Cemetery as part of a Memorial Day Service Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
People attending the Memorial Day services at Little Arlington inside of Evergreen Cemetery, listen to keynote speaker Vietnam War veteran and author Michael Mahoney Saturday, May 17, 2023.
People attending the Memorial Day services at Little Arlington inside of Evergreen Cemetery, listen to keynote speaker Vietnam War veteran and author Michael Mahoney Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Former Lansing City Council Member Alfreda Schmidt greets people at the Memorial Day services at Evergreen Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Former Lansing City Council Member Alfreda Schmidt greets people at the Memorial Day services at Evergreen Cemetery Saturday, May 17, 2023.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal