Edward Klassen, commander of Condon's American Legion Post 63, gave a speech about the origins of Memorial Day and recited a portion of a poem by Rudyard Kipling.
In an area where history, hindsight and remembrance are important, it's not surprising the Seeley and Swan Valleys - where at least in Seeley Lake 14.6% of the population are veterans, according to Census data - treated Memorial Day as something special, and not just a three-day weekend.
The Pathfinder was able to attend three celebrations throughout the valleys, and further afield, to see how the holiday was being commemorated. From Condon, to Seeley, to Helmville, one thing was for sure - the community spirit that made these events important and possible was strong across the miles.
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