Veterans, community leaders, boy scouts in Troop 30, family and friends gathered at Lakewood High School on May 28 for the re-dedication of a memorial honoring the 12 Lakewood high school students who died in World War II.
"You should all be proud to celebrate two holidays today --; this memorial and Memorial Day a little early," said Korean War veteran Tom Keller. "The American way is not cheap, and has been purchased by the lives and blood of so many."
The memorial was originally located in a field off West 10th Avenue and Wadsworth in 1947.
The relocation was the Eagle Scout project of Lakewood High School student Austin Reynolds.
"I was looking for something to do in the community, and I wanted to do something near my school," Reynolds said. "My favorite part was seeing everyone come together to help with the project."
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Lakewood-marks-Memorial-Day,215420
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