Middletown Elks Lodge Holds Memorial Day Ceremony
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.–Middletown Elks Lodge 1097 hosted its first Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who served their country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Army veteran Ryan Valcourt, commander of American Legion Post 151, acted as master of ceremonies for the crowd of 180 people.
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