June 1, 1971, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern
Yes, it was a cold Memorial Day that year, a high of 53 from what I read. No wonder it seemed ironic that an event that usually kicks off the summer seasson (at least by the calendar, if not in spirit) was devoid of the sunshine and warmth it usually brings.
The year before was cancelled due to rain. It would have been my final year carrying and playing a Sousaphone in the St. Mary's High Band, preceded by two years with Boys' Brigade. I would have been there this year with the Happy Wanderers, but we were approached by the King Veterans Home to play for the service at the cemetery there.
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