We visited The War Memorial in Steeleville near 4:00 p.m. on April 3, 2009. The War Memorial has no official address that I can access online or in my telephone directory. It is located on Broadway Street in Steeleville. It is right next door to The Steeleville American Legion. Amelia travelled round trip about 81 miles. In total, Amelia has travelled 2,761.39 miles. Steeleville is a very patriotic town. It values the sacrifices its veterans have made by having a Memorial Day Celebration each year. This somber occasion starts with a parade to the park (directly across the street from the memorial). It features speakers, prayers and observances, and ceremonial tributes. One of my favorite parts of the ceremony is when a speaker comes to the podium and names all of the soldiers from our town who have died in any war since The French and Indian War. This sparsely populated community has a remarkable amount of people who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This observance starts at 10:00 a.m. on Memorial Day. It would be worth your while to come see this event.
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