Memorial Day 2012: Scenes from Saline's parade

Posted on Mon, May 28, 2012 : 1:26 p.m.

Memorial Day 2012: Scenes from Saline's parade

By Jeffrey Smith

Saline resident Fritz Rentschler places a flag on the window of his 1957 Chevrolet Convertible Monday before the start of the Saline Memorial Day Parade.
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Saline resident Fritz Rentschler places a flag on the window of his 1957 Chevrolet Convertible Monday before the start of the Saline Memorial Day Parade. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com

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Saline resident Fritz Rentschler places a flag on the window of his 1957 Chevrolet Convertible Monday before the start of the Saline Memorial Day Parade. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS01_fullsize.JPG
Saline resident Gena Hecker walks with her dog Willow Monday before the start of the Saline Memorial Day Parade. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS02_fullsize.JPG
Members of the American Legion post 322 walk with the flag Monday during the Saline Memorial Day Parade. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS03_fullsize.JPG
Saline resident Janet Dillon walks with her son Cooper, 3, as he throws candy Monday during the Saline Memorial Day Parade. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS04_fullsize.JPG
Saline resident and World War II veteran Carl Weller waves and winks at the crowd Monday during the Saline Memorial Day Parade. Weller was a member of the air force and spent nearly eight months as a prisoner of war. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS05_fullsize.JPG
Members of the Saline High School band march Monday during the Saline Memorial Day Parade. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS06_fullsize.JPG
Saline resident Deb Eisemann holds her newly adopted 11-month-old son Kammeron Monday during the Saline Memorial Day Parade. /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS07_fullsize.JPG
Saline resident, firefighter, retired Marine and parade Grand Marshal Kurt Schneider salutes as the National Anthem is played Monday during a memorial service at Oakwood Cemetary in Saline. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS08_fullsize.JPG
Members of the Washtenaw County Honor Guard perform a 21-gun salute during a memorial service Monday at Oakwood Cemetary in Saline. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALPARADE_JMS/cache/052812_NEWS_SALINEMEMORIALDAY_JMS09_fullsize.JPG

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Saline's Memorial Day parade took place Monday at 10 a.m. The American Legion hosted the event, which took place from Harris Street to Oakwood Cemetery.

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Phil

Wed, May 30, 2012 : 8:49 p.m.

Gena as well as Willow have been a presense in the Saline Parade for the last 5 or 6 years with the VVA Chapter #310 from Ann Arbor!

kulanova

Tue, May 29, 2012 : 3:33 a.m.

http://www.democracynow.org/2012/5/28/memorial_day_special_us_veterans_of

mohomed

Tue, May 29, 2012 : 12:57 a.m.

Nice to see Saline have a parade for America. I wonder why Ann Arbor doesn't do something like this for vets... it being all progressive and enlightened and stuff.

mohomed

Tue, May 29, 2012 : 2:32 a.m.

I noticed you said nothing about the City of Ann Arbor holding a parade for vets who have provided America the freedom of Press throughout the years. At least Saline stepped up to the plate. Ann Arbor appears to give more glory and honor to hash bash people demanding their right to smoke pot.

Jeffrey Smith

Tue, May 29, 2012 : 1:37 a.m.

The Glacier Area Homeowners Association holds an annual Memorial Day parade throughout the neighborhood, ending at Glacier Highlands Park for a memorial service. There is also an annual memorial service at Arborcrest Memorial Park.

dading dont delete me bro

Mon, May 28, 2012 : 9:07 p.m.

jeff, that is not the knights of columbus. the k of c has the ostrich feathered chapeaus with capes.

dading dont delete me bro

Mon, May 28, 2012 : 9:38 p.m.

anything else you need proof reading over there? i work cheap.

Jeffrey Smith

Mon, May 28, 2012 : 9:27 p.m.

Thanks for catching that, I believe that would be members of the American Legion post 322.

longtime AA

Mon, May 28, 2012 : 8:23 p.m.

You've got to be kidding! The Saline HS marching band gives up part of their holiday and marches in 90 degree temperatures, and the only picture online is of their feet! they deserve a lot better than that--or don't put in a picture at all.

the leprachaun

Tue, May 29, 2012 : 12:44 a.m.

There are soldiers busting their butts in 120 degree heat in Afghanistan right now. As a member of the marching band I believe it is our duty to play in the parade. This day is to remember those who gave it all for our country.

Jeffrey Smith

Mon, May 28, 2012 : 8:54 p.m.

A photojournalist would call this a detail shot, which is a close-up photograph that adds visual variety to the story and is something that passes most eyes. In this case, it is the band members shadows cast on the ground from their formation. The bands were great and deserve to be included in the gallery. Thanks for looking.