Giana Chamberlin, 8, of Western Springs, marches in the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. Chamberlin joined other members of the Forest Hills Brownies. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Mel Villicana, who was the grand marshal of the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs, offers remarks during a ceremony. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Residents line the street for the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Richard Demaki, an Army veteran of World War II, stands during the playing of "Taps" at a Memorial Day service in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Diana Myhre sings along with other members of the West Suburban Concert Band during the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Residents line the street for the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Dan Riordan salutes during an annual Memorial Day ceremony in Western Springs, Monday, May 28, 2012. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Participants of the annual Memorial Day parade line the streets of downtown Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Residents line the street for the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

, Monday, May 28, 2012. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

West Suburban Concert Band Director Henry Hiorns leads the group during a performance as part of an annual Memorial Day ceremony in Western Springs, Monday, May 28, 2012. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Emily Mangin, 4, sits comfortably while watching the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

, Monday, May 28, 2012. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Residents line the street for the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

A formation of planes flies overhead during the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Residents line the street for the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Jack Schaus, a Korean War veteran who served in the Army from 1950-52, stands and applauds Mel Villicana, who was the grand marshal of the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Chuck Bosko, a longtime Army veteran, stands to applaud Mel Villicana, who was the Grand Marshal of the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Richard Demaki, an Army veteran of World War II, stands in acknowledgement of his fallen comrades. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Jack Lund, who served in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific, sits with other local veterans during a Memorial Day service. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Fred Rodriquez, a veteran of the United States Navy, places a ceremonial wreath during a Memorial Day ceremony in Western Spring. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Fred Rodriquez (middle), a veteran of the United States Navy, looks on as he helps place a ceremonial wreath during a Memorial Day ceremony. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

John Doyle (from left), Pete Zika and Danny Legan fire off a 21-gun salute during a Memorial Day ceremony in Western Springs. Doyle and Legan both served as Marines, and Zika served in the Army. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Army veteran Pete Zika heads home after a Memorial Day parade. Zika helped conduct a 21-gun salute during the ceremony. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media