Cindy Barroso stands on a step stool to reach the microphone and read her essay about the United States flag at Memorial Day services at the courthouse lawn in Denison on Monday. Barroso was the winner of the Denison American Legion Post’s fifth grade flag essay contest. She is likely one of the youngest speakers ever at a Memorial Day service in Denison. See more photos inside. 

Salute to the dead

The American Legion and VFW honor guard fires a volley to salute the dead at Memorial Day services in Denison on Monday.

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