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Memorial Day in Michiana

Monday was my first time working Memorial Day as a staffer at the Tribune. As an intern, I worked Fourth of July, but never Memorial Day. I ended up working a 12-hour, split shift from about 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. It was an interesting day to say the least.

Stella Hall, 2, glances back at parade participants behind her as she rides with her father, Bryan, in a community Memorial Day parade on Saturday, May 26, 2012, morning in Granger. The parade started at the home of Dr. Mark Lavallee in the Farmington Square subdivision. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Stella Hall, 2, glances back at parade participants behind her as she rides with her father, Bryan, in a community Memorial Day parade on Saturday, May 26, 2012, morning in Granger. The parade started at the home of Dr. Mark Lavallee in the Farmington Square subdivision. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
A United States Air Force servicewoman marches with her son during the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
A United States Air Force servicewoman marches with her son during the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

South Bend motorcycle police circle the intersection of Main Street and Mishawaka Avenue as they lead a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
South Bend motorcycle police circle the intersection of Main Street and Mishawaka Avenue as they lead a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Members of Miller's Vets march in the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Members of Miller's Vets march in the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Parade participants make their way across the Main Street bridge during a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Parade participants make their way across the Main Street bridge during a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Mounted St. Joseph County police officers ride in the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Mounted St. Joseph County police officers ride in the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
A procession of classic cars make their way north across the Main Street bridge during a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
A procession of classic cars make their way north across the Main Street bridge during a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Parade participants ride in a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air during the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Parade participants ride in a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air during the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Barry Naragon, also known as Sparky the Clown, speeds down a hill with a group of young cyclists during a community Memorial Day parade on Saturday, May 26, 2012, morning in Granger. The parade started at the home of Dr. Mark Lavallee in the Farmington Square subdivision. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Barry Naragon, also known as Sparky the Clown, speeds down a hill with a group of young cyclists during a community Memorial Day parade on Saturday, May 26, 2012, morning in Granger. The parade started at the home of Dr. Mark Lavallee in the Farmington Square subdivision. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
A parade spectator waves an American Flag during the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
A parade spectator waves an American Flag during the Westside Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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