Sundown Salute drew hundreds of people to events, and despite being downsized this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, provided an opportunity to relax and enjoy the weekend celebration.

( Photos provided by Jerry Watson and Dewey Terrill )

<p>Sundown Salute drew hundreds of people to events, and despite being downsized this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, provided an opportunity to relax and enjoy the weekend celebration.</p><p>( Photos provided by Jerry Watson and Dewey Terrill )</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625446063924.jpeg" alt="Girl Scouts had the first place entry in the Salute to America Parade" />
                        <figcaption>Girl Scouts had the first place entry in the Salute to America Parade</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625446020072.jpeg" alt="Cavalry Baptist&nbsp; Bible School had the second place entry in the parade." />
                        <figcaption>Cavalry Baptist&nbsp; Bible School had the second place entry in the parade.</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625446176954.jpeg" alt="CASA ( Court Appointed Special Advocates ) had the third place entry in the parade." />
                        <figcaption>CASA ( Court Appointed Special Advocates ) had the third place entry in the parade.</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625446305306.jpeg" alt="Bob Jovi performing in a Sundown Salute concert." />
                        <figcaption>Bob Jovi performing in a Sundown Salute concert.</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625446339588.jpeg" alt="Ty Zimmerman served as the keynote speaker at the Community Worship Service" />
                        <figcaption>Ty Zimmerman served as the keynote speaker at the Community Worship Service</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625446388031.jpeg" alt="During the Veterans Ceremony Maj. Gen. D. A. Sims observed that the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. "Throughout the country we celebrate&nbsp; with parades, fireworks, barbecues, family reunions and so much more." Sims and Lt. Gen. ( Ret.) Perry Wiggins laid a wreath at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Heritage Park.&nbsp;" />
                        <figcaption>During the Veterans Ceremony Maj. Gen. D. A. Sims observed that the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. "Throughout the country we celebrate&nbsp; with parades, fireworks, barbecues, family reunions and so much more." Sims and Lt. Gen. ( Ret.) Perry Wiggins laid a wreath at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Heritage Park.&nbsp;</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625446874885.jpeg" alt="90-year old Marvin Hachmeister&nbsp; of Manhattan ran in the Freedom Run." />
                        <figcaption>90-year old Marvin Hachmeister&nbsp; of Manhattan ran in the Freedom Run.</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625447127524.jpeg" alt="Chris and Craig Paxton. Chris restored a longtime family owned Dodge pickup truck." />
                        <figcaption>Chris and Craig Paxton. Chris restored a longtime family owned Dodge pickup truck.</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625447100626.jpeg" alt="Car show entry" />
                        <figcaption>Car show entry</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625447078744.jpeg" alt="Car show entry" />
                        <figcaption>Car show entry</figcaption>
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Junction City enjoys Sundown Salute