South Side Memorial Day parade pays tribute to fallen military members

CHICAGO — The 17th Ward hosted the ninth annual South Side Memorial Day parade Monday to pay tribute to fallen military members.

Alderman David Moore said the event is also an opportunity to honor living veterans and thank them for their sacrifices.

It began with a wreath laying ceremony at St Leo’s Campus for Veterans.

Moore passed out awards to four local veterans, including 96-year-old World War II and Korean War Army veteran Paul Long.

The Tuskegee airmen, Buffalo Soldiers and local dance troops were among the groups that marched through Auburn Gresham to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.