Photo Gallery for Fri 082517

2017-08-25 01:00:00

The Legion Riders line up for the opening ceremonies for the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

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The Bantam Marine Corps takes the flag to fly the colors for the opening ceremonies for the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

Jerry Puff plays the bugle for the opening ceremonies at the VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

People check out the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

People watch the opening ceremonies for the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

Ron Marak of the Bantam Marine Corps rings the bell for Butler County residents killed in action during the opening ceremonies for the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

People salute the flag for the national anthem during the opening ceremonies for the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

The Rev. James Swanson, left, and David Blewett, a former manager, show the empty cupboard as Covenant Presbyterian Church’s food bank, Covenant Cupboard, closed in June due to dwindling demand. The church will host an appreciation dinner Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for the volunteers who worked at the food bank during its nearly 40-year history.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

John Weleski of Saxonburg points out the name of his brother, Martin Weleski, on the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

Names on the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

People check out the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

A tribute to fallen soldiers sits in front of the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

A collage of photos for Spc. Thoams Kisner sits in front of the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

Robert Olexsak of Butler watches the opening ceremony for the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the VA Butler Healthcare on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE