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Fred Machado, a wiry 18-year-old, walked across the Oregon High School stage at his graduation ceremony in June. Now he’s at a military facility 2,000 miles away, training to become a Marine.
Next Monday, people around Wisconsin and the country will be celebrating Memorial Day with parades, cookouts, picnics and a day off from work. The primary significance of the day, honoring those who sacrificed so much for their country, is often times overshadowed by the fun of the day.