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The latest news for CNY
Latest news from around CNY, NY State and the Nation/World
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Thousands of people filled the Veterans Memorial Watchfire Park at the New York State Fairgrounds Sunday evening to watch hundreds of flags be burned honorably.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
25th year for what's become a CNY Memorial Day tradition
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Tens of thousands of American flags were burned, sending flames billowing into the air. The ceremony is rooted in rich military tradition and is the proper way to dispose of an American flag.
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
They light it Sunday dusk, but there's more than the fire
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Friday, May 27, 2011
The ‘watchfire’ ceremony affords the community a time to reflect on those who have gone before us and made our nation strong through their sacrifices.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
More than three thousand people found their way to the State Fairgrounds Sunday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
On Sunday, the Watchfire will be lit in memory of men and women in the US Armed Services.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Watchfire began in Revolutionary War, now a CNY tradition carried on by Vietnam Vets
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Hundreds gathered in the parking lot of the state fairgrounds last night for what has become an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition in Syracuse, the watchfire.
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