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8A | WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS MEMORIAL from page 1A a joint effort between Or- egon’s 173d Fighter Wing, “Memorial Day is a time based in Klamath Falls, and for us to reflect on the con- the 142d Wing, based in tributions and sacrifices of Portland, aimed at support- the people who serve and ing and thanking healthcare protect our nation,” she said. workers, first responders, “We remember the fallen. and other essential workers We remember their courage who are working to keep and tenacity. We remember Oregonians safe and healthy their dedication and de- each day. termination, their service “The tribute also hopes to and sacrifice. Together, we unify and boost the spirits resolve to remember those of Oregonians and to rec- who have given their lives ognize military members in the name of peace and who have lost their lives in freedom. We honor and re- service to our country,” The member our veterans, fallen Air National Guard said in heroes, military members, a release. and their families all across The F15s flew at 2,000 Oregon.” feet above ground level and Locally, Kiwanis volun- at approximately 400 mph teers placed the US flag all airspeed. People gathered over the City of Florence, at respectful social distanc- creating a row of flags down es, and many community area streets and in Historic members spotted (or heard) Old Town Florence. the fly-by from their homes. In addition, people gath- Memorial Day is held ered outside PeaceHealth annually as a way to pay Peace Harbor Medical tribute nationally to service Center to witness a salute members that have died in flyover from Oregon Air the line of duty. It is often National Guard. The flyover marked by celebrations by sought to honor medical local fraternal organiza- personnel as a tribute to tions, as well as backyard the work done by dedicat- barbecues with friends and ed first responders and the loved ones, but many orga- doctors and nurses involved nized events were cancelled directly with patient care. in response to the pandem- The Air National Guard ic. conducted flyovers for sev- The tributes that did take eral Oregon medical cen- place were smaller in scale ters over the Memorial Day and more impromptu than weekend. The flyovers were usual. PHOTOS BY MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Community members honored Memorial Day on Monday with few public events under restrictions from COVID-19. People did attend the Oregon Air National Guard flyover salute over PeaceHealth Peace Harbor and service groups planted flags around town. Let me Showcase your property. 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