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Dixon honors the fallen for Memorial Day

Parade watchers stand with respect as the color guard passes Monday, May 25, 2026, for Dixon’s Memorial Day observance.

Parade watchers stand as the color guard passes by Monday, May 25, 2026, during Dixon’s Memorial Day observance. (Alex T. Paschal)

By Alex T. Paschal

Dixon held its annual Memorial Day parade and observation Monday with a parade through the downtown and a ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Chris Hammitt plays taps Monday, May 25, 2026, at Oakwood Cemetery, in observance of Memorial Day.

Dixon Municipal Band member Chris Hammitt plays taps Monday, May 25, 2026, at Oakwood Cemetery in observance of Memorial Day. (Alex T. Paschal)

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Alex Paschal

Alex T. Paschal

Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media