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Saluting the memory of a special person

Sauk Valley Newspapers - 6/9/2017

Special thanks to this patriotic newspaper and everyone in the Sauk Valley who made Memorial Day a huge success once again.

This writer, a Navy veteran from the Korean War, attends the Riverfront ceremony honoring those who gave their lives at sea.

It was also my privilege to give the address at the cemetery on two occasions.

However, the ceremony on the river was without Ralph Contreras for the first time since he went to heaven. He was so dedicated and worked so very hard to remember those who died so the rest of us may live.

Ralph was extremely "special" in many different ways!